Daka urged to comply with Vardy’s lead
Leicester new boy Patson Daka has been urged to repeat Jamie Vardy earlier than ultimately changing him.
The Zambian striker, 22, joined the FA Cup winners final week on a five-year deal after a £23m change.
He signed from Austrian champions Crimson Bull Salzburg, the place he scored 29 targets in all competitions final season.
Veteran Zambia striker Jacob Mulenga, 37, has backed his compatriot to be a giant hit within the Premier League.
He has been purchased by Brendan Rodgers to supply competitors up entrance alongside Vardy, 34.
Mulenga stated: “He is a goalscorer, he is received tempo, good anticipation and he is getting higher and higher.
“And let’s not neglect he is very younger, so there’s a number of room for him. I feel every little thing will end up effectively for him.
“When you will have gamers like Vardy in entrance of you, a world-known striker who has a lot expertise, one of the best factor you are able to do is go in and study.
“You play your function and study from the blokes who’re there – let the older guys take you beneath their wings and train you.”
Vardy is beneath contract till 2023 and earlier this summer season purchased a stake in US soccer membership Rochester Rhinos.
Daka was promoted to guide Salzburg’s assault after they bought Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland to Borussia Dortmund in January 2020.
By James Nursey