Moussa Djenepo scooped the Premier League Goal of the Month award for his decisive strike against Sheffield United in September.
The Malian weaved past several challenges from the Blades defenders before calmly slotting the ball beyond Dean Henderson, earning Southampton a 1-0 win at Bramall Lane.
Djenepo’s goal was nominated as one of the best strikes of the month, and the club today announced that the 21-year-old came out victorious.
Twitter: What. A. Goal.
@MoussaDjenepo2’s stunner for #SaintsFC against #SUFC has been voted @premierleague Goal of the Month for September: (@SouthamptonFC)
The £14 million summer signing is not yet back in action after he exacerbated a tendon injury against Sheffield United, but his return will be well received by Southampton supporters.
It’s safe to say that these fans are keen to see Djenepo on the pitch again…
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @MoussaDjenepo2 @premierleague Yay, well deserved Moussa! It must be very frustrating for you not being able to play
! (@pennycotton0)
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @MoussaDjenepo2 @premierleague Need him back pronto (@FrannysTash)
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @premierleague @MoussaDjenepo2 Need him back ASAP (@broganmullan2)
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @MoussaDjenepo2 @premierleague Need that sauce back on the pitch (@ffsJxy)
Read Southampton’s verdict
Djenepo has looked impressive since signing. He’s direct, creative and has shown incredible composure in the final third.
The Goal of the Month award is richly deserved, and it was a strike worthy of deciding any game.
Djenepo needs to be carefully managed, given his recent fitness struggles, but his absence in recent times has highlighted his importance.
Southampton have picked up just one point in the Premier League without the winger, with six of their seven coming when Djenepo has been on the pitch.
He scored in the wins over Brighton and Hove Albion and Sheffield United, and his influence has been clear.
Twitter: Thank you everyone for your support.
#SaintsFC https://t.co/4yAqTAcMOW (@MoussaDjenepo2)
When he returns to the first-team fold, it’s obvious that Southampton will be a little more threatening after a spell of dismal attacking play.
