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Mario Lemina of Southampton reacts after missing a chance during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and West Ham United at St Mary's S...
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Southampton lost to West Ham United on Thursday.

West Ham United's Irish defender Declan Rice (L) runs away from Southampton's Gabonese midfielder Mario Lemina (R) during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and...

Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Mario Lemina against West Ham United.

Lemina featured for Southampton in their Premier League game against West Ham at St. Mary’s Stadium on Thursday evening.

The 25-year-old central midfielder started the match and played for 87 minutes, as the Saints lost 2-1.

The Gabon international struggled to make an impact and failed to impose himself on the match.

Lemina did try and put in the effort, but it was an off day at the office for the central midfielder, who joined Southampton from Italian giants Juventus in the summer of 2017 for an initial transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £15.4 million.

According to WhoScored, against West Ham, the Gabon international had a pass accuracy of 83.3%, won two headers, and made six tackles and two interceptions.

Mario Lemina of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and West Ham United at St Mary's Stadium on December 27, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom.

The defeat to the Hammers means that the Saints are now just three points above the Premier League relegation zone in 16th.

Southampton fans were not impressed with the performance of Lemina and have criticised the central midfielder on Twitter.

Below are some of the best comments:

Mario Lemina of Southampton shoots during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and West Ham United at St Mary's Stadium on December 27, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom.