On a chilly evening in London, Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana found himself amidst a storm he couldn’t calm. Southampton faced a ruthless Chelsea side, suffering a crushing 5-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League clash that left little room for redemption.

Sulemana entered the fray in the 62nd minute, replacing Ryan Fraser, as the Saints clung to fading hopes of a comeback. By then, the damage was already done. Reduced to ten men following Jack Stephens’ first-half red card, Southampton trailed 3-1, and Chelsea showed no mercy.

The Blues ran riot with goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Jadon Sancho. Joe Aribo’s solitary strike for Southampton was nothing more than a consolation.

For Sulemana, it was another brief outing after making a three-minute return against Brighton the previous weekend. While the Ghanaian winger has shown flashes of promise, his efforts couldn’t alter Southampton’s grim fortunes this time.

The defeat leaves the Saints anchored at the bottom of the Premier League table, deepening their relegation worries. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s victory propelled them to second place, underlining the stark contrast in form between the two sides.

As Southampton regroup, Sulemana will look to make a greater impact in the games ahead, knowing his talent could be pivotal in their fight for survival.