Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku credits his success at Leicester City to former coach Enzo Maresca, who recently joined Chelsea.

After a challenging stint with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, Issahaku joined Leicester on loan before the start of last season and excelled. The 20-year-old impressed with six goals and 13 assists in the Championship, playing a key role in Leicester’s return to the Premier League.

In a recent interview, Fatawu expressed his gratitude to Maresca for the confidence and direction he received during the season.

“I think it is the confidence he gave me and how he guided me during the league,” Fatawu said on Joy Prime, explaining the impact of Maresca’s coaching.

“When I got the opportunity, I gained more confidence. That was why it was easier to perform as I did. It was just something that I was not surprised about.”

Fatawu will no longer work directly with Maresca at Leicester, as Steve Cooper has taken over as coach.