Southampton manager, Russell Martin has labelled Joe Aribo a “brilliant player” following the midfielder’s impressive display at Birmingham City on Saturday.
Aribo netted the winning goal for the Saints deep into stoppage time to seal a 4-3 win.
The 27-year-old pounced from a corner to slot home in the 96th minute.
The win boosted Southampton’s promotion bid.
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“The lads love him, the fans love him. Hopefully, everyone’s really seeing what he has to offer,” Martin told the club’s official website.
“He was amazing on Wednesday [against Liverpool], he probably deserved to play, but he hadn’t played 90 minutes for a long time and was absolutely hanging on Thursday.
“He’s a brilliant player and an even better character, and for him to score the goal – I said to him there’ll be a chance for you at some point.
“I was completely guessing, but I hoped, and it’s fallen to him and he’s tucked it away.”
Aribo has now scored three goals in 24 league appearances for Southampton this season.
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