“I AM A GOAL SCORER” – DAKA

The 23-year-old Zambian International scored the first goal of the game in the 11th minute, taking his tally to 5 goals in 5 games, making him Leicester City’s All-Time Goal Scorer in European competitions.

However, Filip Mladenovic reduced the deficit for the visiting side in the 26th minute right after Maddison extended their lead before Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi notched the third in the 33rd minute to help Leicester move top of Group C on matchday five.

Patson Daka stole the show last night and had this to say about the game:

“It was an amazing performance from the team tonight, great football, great atmosphere from the fans; it was a really important victory for us tonight,” he told LCFC TV.

“It was important we scored early in the game, I am a goal scorer, I know my responsibilities, I know my job so I just have to make sure that I am found at the right place and right time, and of course I know the quality we have in the team so I just have to make sure I put the icing on the cake.”

Daka’s fine form in Europa has seen him bag 5 goals and had this to say about it:

“I take every opportunity that I get, every chance, every minute, I have to utilize it and it also shows the confidence that I am receiving from the team and the support, so I just make sure that I utilize every chance that I get.”

On Maddison’s goal, Daka said:

“I was so afraid because I thought maybe I could interfere with it and maybe we are caught offside, so I made sure to move out of the way because I know the quality Maddison us, immediately when he turns to the left, to the right, every foot he is comfortable.

“So, I was just waiting to go for the rebound in case of anything.”

In analyzing both halves he had this to say:

“I think we had a great first half, we knew that the second half was going to be very difficult and we made sure that if we don’t add another goal, then we don’t have to concede another goal,” Daka continued.

“The start was really brilliant for us and I feel like the second half was really tough and we expected it and at the end of the day, maximum points is what was important for us.”

Heading into the last group game of their Group, Daka said:

“We knew how important this game was and more so we were playing at home, we needed this three points and we are now on top of the group and we have to make sure now we go and finish the job against Napoli.”