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“Why and how comes such player is on BENCH? He’s a player i really admire, and i believe he deserves more playing time because of his direct approach”- Troy Deeney can’t understand why Sensational Leicester star player isn’t getting more game time
Leicester City are thriving under the management of Ruud van Nistelrooy. After six matches, the Foxes have accumulated four points and now sit five points clear of the relegation zone. Over the weekend, Leicester demonstrated their resilience by coming from two goals down to earn a late draw against Brighton.
Jamie Vardy played a key role in the comeback, while Boubakary Soumare received widespread praise for his exceptional performance in midfield. Another substitute who made a significant impact was Stephy Mavididi, with Troy Deeney expressing his confusion as to why the winger doesn’t feature more regularly.
Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day 2, Deeney praised Mavididi for his directness, stating, “Mavididi is a player I really, really like and believe should be getting more game time because of his direct style.” Despite being a standout player under Enzo Maresca last season, Mavididi has found himself in and out of the starting lineup this season, making just seven starts in 14 league matches.
The £10k-a-week winger has made a noticeable impact off the bench recently, appearing far more threatening than Kasey McAteer and Jordan Ayew, who have kept him out of the starting XI.
In his 30-minute appearance against Brighton, Mavididi’s performance was remarkable, registering 28 touches, 3 successful dribbles, 3 duels won, and 2 key passes. He also played a key role in pressing the opposition, forcing an error that led to Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s equaliser.
Given his recent form, Van Nistelrooy must start Mavididi in Leicester’s upcoming match against Newcastle United this weekend.
