Leeds United boss Daniel Farke was pleased with the reaction of his players to going three goals down at Southampton but felt defending in decisive moments cost them in the 3-1 defeat.
"I never get used to losing a football game or being in a good mood after, that's for sure,” said the German at full-time.
"I wouldn't speak too much about worrying, it's more like congratulations to Southampton because they were more effective. We've won more or less every statistic and they have won 3-1 and the scoreline is all that matters. Defensively we were not spot on, we had four clean sheets in a row but today we need to be a bit more awake, aware, sharper. We didn't allow them too much but sometimes tiny little moments can make a big difference.
"Second goal we should have shifted a bit quicker but there was a foul from Smallbone on Cree Summerville, Cree needed treatment, there are the protocols, we have to play underload and Smallbone is in there to score from the cut back and Cree who arrived back late on the pitch has a disadvantage. It was a bit unlucky. I don't use it as an excuse. It was one of those days when every little mistake was punished.
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