Former Leicester Metropolis ahead Gary Lineker, now a pundit, has in contrast Foxes star Abdul Fatawu to Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, arguably among the best right-wingers on the planet.

Fatawu was man of the match in Leicester’s dramatic win over Southampton on the St. Mary’s Stadium final Saturday. Having began on the bench, the 20-year-old was launched within the 59th minute, tasked with making an impression with the Foxes trailing 2-0. The winger did precisely that and performed an element in every of Leicester’s three targets.

The Ghana worldwide assisted the primary, was closely concerned within the build-up to the second objective, and received the nook, which led to Jordan Ayew’s dramatic 98th-minute winner. Fatawu’s directness modified the tides for the Foxes, and he was deservedly named Man of the Match by the Leicester followers. 

The requires Fatawu to begin have intensified, and Steve Cooper should discover a option to match him into his staff. The teen has been left on the bench up to now resulting from his lack of ability to invert inside when in possession. Nevertheless, each supervisor has to discover a manner to slot in their greatest gamers, and Cooper should accomplish that quickly.

Talking on the Relaxation is Soccer podcast, Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer shared Lineker’s displeasure of Fatawu not being included within the beginning lineup.

“Within the afternoon, when the groups have been introduced, you (Lineker) have been like: ‘Why’s he not enjoying Fatawu? He’s an important participant. He’s certainly one of our greatest gamers.’ Then he got here on and made an enormous distinction; you have been like:’ I advised you so. He ought to have been enjoying from the beginning. See how nice he’s.”

Gary Lineker compares Abdul Fatawu to Bukayo Saka

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Lineker proceeded to name Fatawu a “particular” participant and in contrast him to Arsenal star Saka.

“I’ve watched him rather a lot. I watched him final season when he was really on mortgage; I imply, the child’s actually particular.

“He’ll beat individuals, he’s fast, he’ll take individuals on, he’ll lower inside and bend one within the prime nook, he’ll go down the skin and cross the ball. He’s a little bit like Saka in that manner. I’m not going to say he’s nearly as good as Saka – not but – however he’s solely 19. He’s obtained an unbelievable work ethic, obtained a beautiful persona. He’s an actual character and everybody at Leicester is aware of that.”

Fatawu has a vibrant future and is a cut price purchase for simply £14 million. Anticipate to see him within the enjoying eleven extra usually any further.