Jordan Ayew marked his first start for Leicester City in style, delivering a standout performance with both a goal and an assist as the Foxes cruised to a 4-0 victory against Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.
The Ghanaian international, who joined Leicester from Crystal Palace, made his debut off the bench during last Saturday’s Premier League clash, where Leicester suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Fulham. However, Ayew wasted no time in making a big impression when handed his first start for Wednesday’s cup match.
Jordan Ayew opened the scoring with a stunning strike from outside the box, putting Leicester ahead early in the match. He continued his fine form by assisting Wilfred Ndidi’s goal, while Stephy Mavididi and Harry Winks added to the tally to round off a comfortable win for the Foxes over their League Two opponents.
Leicester City manager Steve Cooper was full of praise for Ayew during his post-match press conference, commending the forward for his impact. Cooper highlighted Ayew’s experience and assured fans that they would be seeing more of him in upcoming Premier League games.
“Jordan’s goal was crucial; we needed an attacking spark, and he provided it,” Cooper said. “He made a great impact, not only scoring but also playing the right amount of minutes. It’s exactly what we would have planned if we could. His experience is going to be invaluable, and we’re looking forward to seeing him play an important role for us this season.” Jordan Ayew now has his sights set on his first Premier League start with Leicester as the team prepares to face Aston Villa on Sunday.
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