Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca, showered praise on Ghanaian young talent Abdul Fatawu Issahaku following their impressive 5-0 triumph over Southampton in the English Championship.
At the revered King Power Stadium, the Black Stars’ forward showcased his prowess, netting a remarkable hat-trick that propelled his side to a resounding victory.
In a post-match interview with BBC Radio, Maresca couldn’t contain his excitement, lauding his team’s performance as nothing short of fantastic.
“We’re on the brink now, just one more win and we’ll have completed our mission. Hopefully, we can achieve that in our upcoming fixture against Preston away,” Maresca remarked, brimming with optimism.
While acknowledging the significance of results, Maresca also highlighted the overall quality of the team’s display. He felt it wasn’t their finest hour but commended their commendable efforts both on and off the ball, particularly praising their pressing and relentless work ethic until the final whistle.
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s outstanding contribution, a hat-trick coupled with an assist, earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match accolade, further underlining his importance to the team’s success.
