Leicester Fans Amazed by £80k-a-Week Star Against Brighton, With One Calling Him the ‘Best Player Again’
Leicester Fight Back from Two Goals Down to Claim Late Draw Against Brighton at King Power Stadium
The Foxes struggled to find their rhythm in the second half, and when Yankuba Minteh added a second goal following Tariq Lamptey’s spectacular strike, it seemed like the game was all but decided.
However, in the 86th minute, Jamie Vardy’s left-footed finish sparked a dramatic turnaround, and the Leicester striker then assisted Bobby De Cordova Reid’s equalizer in stoppage time, with Reid tapping the ball in.
The hosts earned a valuable point, moving up to 15th place, five points clear of the relegation zone as they head into a packed festive schedule.
Fans were particularly impressed by one player, who was once again hailed as the ‘best player on the pitch.’
Leicester Fans Praise Boubakary Soumare
Following the match, Leicester fans flocked to X (formerly known as Twitter) to commend midfielder Boubakary Soumare, who delivered another outstanding performance.
“Soumare our best player again,” @AA_LCFC posted.
_Luke_8 wrote: “Soumare MOTM! This bloke is absolutely class!! This is the player we knew we were signing!”
“Special mention to Soumare in recent games. We’re finally seeing his true potential. He’s been exceptional both on the ball and defensively, never stops running. Player,” said @ashclarke10.
@jamesconnorlewi commented: “Soumare, what a player! He looks rejuvenated under RVN. He was immense again and won that crucial foul late on with a brilliant run. The defense is already lightyears ahead of where it was just two weeks ago.”
@richDICKYhayes added: “Soumare is a different human surely.”
“Soumare, wow,” said @lcfc_b.
Soumare’s Stats vs Brighton
There’s little debate over Soumare being the Man of the Match, and his performance stats highlight why.
90 minutes played
78 touches
50/60 passes completed
9/14 duels won
3 tackles
1 interception
The Foxes struggled to find their rhythm in the second half, and when Yankuba Minteh added a second goal following Tariq Lamptey’s spectacular strike, it seemed like the game was all but decided.
However, in the 86th minute, Jamie Vardy’s left-footed finish sparked a dramatic turnaround, and the Leicester striker then assisted Bobby De Cordova Reid’s equalizer in stoppage time, with Reid tapping the ball in.
The hosts earned a valuable point, moving up to 15th place, five points clear of the relegation zone as they head into a packed festive schedule.
Fans were particularly impressed by one player, who was once again hailed as the ‘best player on the pitch.’
Leicester Fans Praise Boubakary Soumare
Following the match, Leicester fans flocked to X (formerly known as Twitter) to commend midfielder Boubakary Soumare, who delivered another outstanding performance.
“Soumare our best player again,” @AA_LCFC posted.
_Luke_8 wrote: “Soumare MOTM! This bloke is absolutely class!! This is the player we knew we were signing!”
“Special mention to Soumare in recent games. We’re finally seeing his true potential. He’s been exceptional both on the ball and defensively, never stops running. Player,” said @ashclarke10.
@jamesconnorlewi commented: “Soumare, what a player! He looks rejuvenated under RVN.
He was immense again and won that crucial foul late on with a brilliant run.
The defense is already lightyears ahead of where it was just two weeks ago.”
@richDICKYhayes added: “Soumare is a different human surely.”
“Soumare, wow,” said @lcfc_b.
Soumare’s Stats vs Brighton
There’s little debate over Soumare being the Man of the Match, and his performance stats highlight why.
90 minutes played
78 touches
50/60 passes completed
9/14 duels won
3 tackles
1 interception
Soumare’s standout moment came when he surged forward late to win a free-kick in a dangerous area, which could’ve been the match-winner had Stephy Mavididi executed it better.
Soumare, earning around £80k per week (per Capology), is out of contract in 18 months, and the club may want to consider renewing his deal.
Soumare’s standout moment came when he surged forward late to win a free-kick in a dangerous area, which could’ve been the match-winner had Stephy Mavididi executed it better.
Soumare, earning around £80k per week (per Capology), is out of contract in 18 months, and the club may want to consider renewing his deal.
