Summer time signing Jordan Ayew has been the decisive man for Leicester Metropolis of their earlier two away video games towards Southampton and Ipswich City.

Signed for £5 million (doubtlessly rising to £8.5 million with add-ons), Ayew’s signing was not met effectively by the Leicester trustworthy. He was seen as an costly purchase for a 32-year-old ahead who had not scored many objectives in his profession. Nevertheless, Steve Cooper recognised the worth of Ayew’s huge Premier League expertise, and the Ghanaian has delivered. His two objectives towards Southampton and Ipswich have received Leicester three factors–invaluable for a crew combating for survival.

Jordan Ayew has received Leicester Metropolis three invaluable factors

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The Foxes have been trailing 2-0 on the break towards the Saints however accomplished a surprising comeback to take dwelling the three factors. Ayew got here on as a second-half substitute and scored the late winner following a intelligent nook by Harry Winks. At 97 minutes and 34 seconds, it was the newest Premier League winner Leicester had scored since Opta began recording in 2006.

Towards Ipswich, Leicester discovered themselves in an identical state of affairs, with the crew chasing a aim towards ten males. With the clock ticking, on got here Ayew because the affect substitute. Inside minutes of his introduction, the Ghana worldwide nearly obtained the equaliser however noticed his chip cleared off the road. Nevertheless, within the 94th minute, Ayew was introduced with one other probability, and he coolly slotted the ball in to make it 1-1, sending the away followers into ruptures for the second time in two weeks.

Jordan Ayew has turn out to be the right affect substitute for Leicester. Whereas he wish to begin, the veteran not suits Cooper’s techniques. With the Foxes taking part in with two extensive wingers, Mavididi stays the popular selection for left-wing because of his dribbling skill. Moreover, Ayew’s lack of vitality is clear when he begins and compromises the crew’s defensive form at instances.

Nevertheless, ought to Mavididi proceed to underwhelm, Cooper could have no selection however to suit Ayew in his lineup. In spite of everything, a supervisor’s job is to discover a option to play all of the crew’s impactful gamers.