Southampton absolutely crushed Millwall 5-1 in the Championship on Saturday, and while Cyle Larin’s unbelievable flick and volley will definitely live rent-free in fans’ heads, it was Leo Scienza who really lit up the pitch. His first-half assist for Finn Azaz was pure magic, easily one of the best the Championship is going to see all season, putting the Saints in front.
Scienza Living Up to the Hype, and Then Some
Dude was on fire! Scienza pulled off this mazy, dazzling run that ended with a perfect chip, basically putting the ball on a plate for Azaz to nudge it home. Honestly, it felt like every single dangerous attack came through him. This Brazilian attacker is absolutely living up to all the hype, showing off that flair we all expect. And when it came to Southampton’s third goal, there was zero doubt he was burying that penalty, right? Just ice cold.
Eckert’s Saints: Robust and Ready
Head coach Tonda Eckert has seriously built something special. This team looks super robust at the back, but then also explodes with flair going forward, making them a nightmare for opponents. Scienza is clearly at the heart of that attacking explosion. If this guy can just stay healthy, he is going to be a massive, massive factor in the Saints’ push for promotion this campaign. We’re talking about a player who can genuinely decide games.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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