PATSON DAKA NEWS

'I need to establish myself' - Daka on stepping out of Vardy's shadow at Leicester Patson Daka is ready to step into Jamie Vardy's shoes just as the veteran is having to take things easier

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores in loss Daka scored and had a second shot on target in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bournemouth.

Impact Daka's goal on Saturday makes three scores from his last four games. He has established himself as the Foxes regular starting striker. There is a good chance he continues to find the back of the net in Leicester's next game against Crystal Palace. Palace have only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last seven. He was subbed after 67 for Jamie Vardy. From eight appearances (three starts) he has scored three and created one assist.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bournemouth rallies to beat Leicester with Foley watching on

Bournemouth’s prospective new owner Bill Foley watched from the stands as the club mounted a second-half comeback to beat struggling Leicester 2-1 in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Leicester earns first EPL win, drops Forest into last place

Getting 22 new signings to gel is proving to be a mightily difficult task for Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Finds net late in win Daka scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Daka put the exclamation point on an otherwise crucial home rout for Leicester, delivering an equally cheeky yet outstanding back-heel finish past the keeper to close the scoring out in this one. The goal was assisted by James Maddison. Daka subbed in to relieve Jamie Vardy during the 61st minute and acquitted himself nicely while on the pitch. Admittedly, the game was well in-hand by the time he came on, but he should continue pushing Vardy for minutes with his energy as the season moves along.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reality check at last-place Leicester as Rodgers faces heat

This season is already proving to be a reality check for Leicester

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Winless Leicester in turmoil after 5-2 loss at Brighton

Leicester plunged into more turmoil in the Premier League by losing 5-2 at Brighton to remain in last place and without a win after six matches

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up yellow card as sub Daka made one clearance and picked up a yellow card in 25 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Southampton.

Impact Daka subbed on in the 65th minute and couldn't do much to avoid the frustrating home loss. The forward received his first yellow card, though. He came off the bench in all of their three games so far, and will now look for more playing time in the squad.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 goals in limited role Daka scored 10 goals and assisted three times in 29 appearances (18 starts) in the season.

Impact Daka was mostly a backup in 2021-22, but made a difference when was in the field with 10 goals from 44 shots and three assists from 19 chances created. The forward started in only 18 of his 29 appearances and will now look to find more minutes headed to the next campaign.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund signs Adeyemi from Salzburg after Haaland move

Borussia Dortmund has signed Germany forward Karim Adeyemi from Austrian champion Salzburg

MAY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal in loss Daka scored a goal on three shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Everton.

Impact Daka has started five of the club's last six contests in which he registered one goal on six shots (four on target), six tackles (four won) and five chances created. Given his recent run of form, Daka should maintain his place in the starting XI versus Norwich City on Wednesday, though Jamie Vardy appears to be trending toward a potential start as well.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sterling puts City 3 points clear of Liverpool in title bid

Raheem Sterling's two goals started and ended Manchester City's 5-0 rout of Newcastle that regained top spot in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola's team

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Everton out of EPL relegation zone with win over Leicester

Everton has held on for a 2-1 victory over Leicester in the Premier League that gave the team renewed hope of avoiding relegation

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Barcelona eliminated, West Ham advances in Europa League

Eintracht Frankfurt has eliminated Barcelona from the second-tier Europa League

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes bench Sunday Daka is fit and in the match day squad for Sunday's match with Brentford.

Impact Daka was a doubt in the buildup to the match due to an injury but is good to go on Sunday. The forward starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt against Brentford Daka is questionable for Sunday's matchup with Brentford due to illness. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "Him and Patson Daka didn't feel well so they couldn't travel. Cags...

Impact Daka has registered six shots (three on target), one tackle (lost) and two chances created in his last five outings (four starts). Given his inability to generate crosses, the forward won't offer much in the way of his floor and will be very goal dependent.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Silent in defeat Daka had no shots, no crosses, and no chances created during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Daka had been in excellent form coming into Thursday's match, but he was completely shut down. The forward had a couple chances to run onto the ball, but was completely pocketed by Virgil van Dijk. Daka has an easier match to look forward to though, against West Ham on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leicester throws away lead again to draw 1-1 with Brighton

Danny Welbeck recovered a point for Brighton as Leicester threw away another lead

JANUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Brighton Daka scored a goal and made three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Brighton. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Daka scored his fourth Premier League goal of the season just after halftime on Sunday, but his side was pegged back late on for a draw. Still, Daka has two goals in as many games and he will be looking for more after the international break against Liverpool, which have conceded 19 times in 22 matches.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Daka scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Tottenham.

Impact Daka found the back of the net in the 24th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third of the season for the forward while his two shots tied for the second most on the team in the loss.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE