Kamaldeen’s 15th-minute substitution ‘made sense’ - Sacked Southampton coach

Sacked Southampton coach Russell Martin has defended his decision to haul off Kamaldeen Sulemana after just 15 minutes of play.

Kamaldeen made his first start for the Saints following a campaign blighted by injuries, but it turned out to be a night to forget on Monday when Spurs put three past Southampton just before a quarter of an hour played.

Despite eventually losing 5-0, Russell said the substitution “made sense.”

“We were 3-0 down in 14 minutes. We had to change the shape,” he said.

“So I feel for Kamaldeen, but we knew he was going to have to come off early at some point, he hasn’t played a lot, 55-60 was going to be his max. It made sense.”

Southampton relieved Martin of his duties after the thrashing by Tottenham, which left them nine points adrift of safety.

Under-21 manager Simon Rusk will take charge on an interim basis until a permanent coach is appointed.

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