Leicester City defender Ricardo Pereira admits defeat at Southampton was disappointing.
Pereira says they created enough to win the game.
He said, "It's difficult. Even if we had got one point the feeling would be the same. We started the game well, second half we were better, more chances, had nice play, but we didn't score and when you don't score you don't win."
On if they are concerned about being dragged into a relegation battle, headded: "It's close, it's tight. We know we have to do better and have to keep working and stay together."
On returning to the team, Pereira concluded: "It's nice to back, playing my first 90 minutes and one more to help."