"The kid is special": Lineker on Fatawu's game-changing display vs Southampton

• Former footballer and BBC presenter Gary Lineker has extolled the qualities of Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku
• The Black Stars forward played a pivotal role in Leicester City's comeback victory over Southampton in the EPL
• Issahaku came on in the second half at the Saint Mary's as Leicester clawed back from two goals to beat the Saints

Former England forward, Gary Lineker has applauded the impact of Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku in Leicester City's comeback win over Southampton in the Premier League.

The Ghana international made an instant impact after coming off the bench to inspire the Foxes to victory with a Man of the Match performance. Issahaku delivered an assist moments after replacing Victor Kristiansen with the Foxes down by two goals.

Compatriot Jordan Ayew completed the comeback with an injury-time winner at the Saint Mary's.

England Legend Gary Lineker has praised Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. Photo: Glyn Kirk/ Stephen White - CameraSport.
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Issahaku, who has started most of the matches this season from the bench, left the BBC presenter questioning Steve Cooper's decision.

“The game really changed when Fatawu came on. I mean as a Leicester fan, my kids all follow Leicester as well, every time we see the team sheet now and he’s not on it, we all go: ‘Oh no not again. Why is he not playing?’ This kid is special,” Lineker said, as shared on social media.

Issahaku has now served two assists in eight games in the English Premier League, per Transfermarkt.

How Leicester fought back to beat the Saints

Having conceded two early goals from Cameron Archer and Joe Aribo, Steve Cooper made a quick second half change, bringing on Issahaku for Victor Kristiansen.

Ten minutes later, Issahaku would serve Facundo Buonanotte to halve the deficit before Jamie Vardy levelled from the spot with 15 minutes remaining.

Ayew fired home from a Harry Winks corner kick to secure the Foxes all three points.

Leicester fans compose song for Ayew

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Jordan Ayew has instantly become a fan favourite at the King Power following his heroic display for Leicester City over the weekend in their Premier League game against Southampton.

Ayew and his teammates travelled to Saint Mary's for matchday 8 of the Premier League after the international break on Saturday.

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper started the striker from the bench after a long trip with the Black Stars in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Source: YEN.com.gh