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Absolutely incredible and BEST player at the pitch”- Leicester fans left stunned by £80k-a-week gem vs Brighton as one says he was the ‘best player again
Leicester City mounted a remarkable comeback to earn a draw against Brighton and Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium, recovering from a two-goal deficit.
After a lackluster second half, Leicester seemed out of ideas. When Yankuba Minteh scored to make it 2-0, following a stunning strike from Tariq Lamptey, it appeared the game was beyond reach. However, Jamie Vardy’s left-footed goal in the 86th minute changed the course of the match. Vardy then assisted Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s equalizer in stoppage time, securing a point for the hosts.
The draw lifted Leicester to 15th in the standings, five points clear of the relegation zone as they enter a hectic festive schedule.
Fans were particularly vocal in praising Boubakary Soumare for his standout performance. The midfielder’s exceptional play didn’t go unnoticed on X (formerly Twitter), with many supporters hailing him as the best player on the pitch.
“Soumare, our best player again,” tweeted @AA_LCFC.
_Luke_8 added: “Soumare MOTM! This guy is absolutely class!! This is the player we knew we were signing!”
“Special mention to Soumare these last few games. We’re finally seeing what he can do for us. He’s been brilliant both on the ball and defensively, and doesn’t stop running. Top player,” said @ashclarke10.
@jamesconnorlewi commented: “Soumare, what a player. He looks rejuvenated under RVN. He was immense again, especially winning that foul late on with an incredible run. He’ll be a big miss against Newcastle. The defense is lightyears ahead of where it was just two weeks ago.”
Soumare’s performance was backed up by impressive stats:
90 minutes played
78 touches
50/60 passes completed
9/14 duels won
3 tackles
1 interception
His late surge to win a free-kick in a dangerous position nearly gave Leicester the win, had Stephy Mavididi’s attempt been more accurate.
The 24-year-old, who earns around £80k a week (according to Capology), is set to see his contract expire in 18 months, making a potential renewal a topic of discussion for the club.
