Enzo Maresca Apologizes to Daka Amid Leicester City Win’s ‘Strange Situation’

Enzo Maresca Apologizes to Daka Amid Leicester City Win’s ‘Strange Situation’

The Zambian forward, Patson Daka, seized the opportunity to make his first start since April in Leicester City’s impressive 4-0 victory over Plymouth.
With both Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy unavailable, Daka not only featured prominently but also found the back of the net for the second goal of the game.

Enzo Maresca, acknowledging Daka’s limited playing time this season, expressed delight in the striker’s performance, especially after informing him not to feel pressured about his contribution.
Despite a challenging start to the season, Maresca praised Daka’s dedication and attitude, emphasizing that the opportunity arose due to Vardy’s and Iheanacho’s unavailability.

Maresca explained the unique situation with Daka, highlighting the striker’s positive work ethic and behavior despite minimal playing time.
He reassured Daka before the game, stating that he did not expect perfection given the extended period without regular minutes. Maresca encouraged Daka to play freely, relax, and enjoy the game.

While acknowledging that Daka’s style might differ slightly from the team’s usual play, Maresca expressed satisfaction with the striker’s overall performance.
He commended Daka for adapting to the team’s requirements, acknowledging both the successful plays and the missed opportunities. Maresca emphasized his happiness for Daka, underscoring the striker’s deserving moment.

Addressing Daka’s potential departure, Maresca remained focused on the immediate future, stating that the priority is the upcoming game on Wednesday. While acknowledging Daka’s status as one of their players and expressing happiness with his contributions, Maresca indicated that decisions about the player’s future would be considered if Daka expressed a desire to leave.