PATSON DAKA NEWS

Bergwijn nets dramatic stoppage-time double in Spurs EPL win

Steven Bergwijn scored two goals deep into stoppage time to snatch Tottenham a dramatic 3-2 win at Leicester in the Premier League

JANUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting against Tottenham Daka (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Daka was ready over the weekend and he had a couple more days of training to allow him to make the XI Wednesday. He may not be ready for a full 90 in his return from a hamstring injury, but he's leading Leicester's attack and that will produce opportunities.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Burnley Daka (hamstring) is back and available for Saturday's match against Burnley, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact This was the projected return for Daka and the hope is that he's fully recovered if given a start. Leicester have options up front, so he doesn't need to start Saturday, but given that Ademola Lookman isn't a true striker, it's possible Daka could move into the XI again.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy out until March amid Leicester injury woes

Leicester says striker Jamie Vardy’s hamstring injury will keep him out for up to two more months

JANUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Hopeful to return next weekend Daka (hamstring) is hopeful to return for the Jan. 15 trip to Burnley, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact Rodgers seems to be optimistic with a lot of his short-term injuries, as he's simply hoping guys will be back next week from hamstring injuries. Even if Daka is ready next weekend, it's hard to see him starting after three weeks out with a hamstring injury.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vardy out for up to a month with hamstring injury

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy was ruled out Thursday for up to a month because of a hamstring problem, intensifying the team’s injury crisis

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Missing with hamstring injury Daka will be out around three weeks with a hamstring injury suffered against Liverpool last week, reports Rob Tanner of The Athletic.

Impact Daka was getting more time and playing well, but a hamstring injury prevents him from growing that role. Fortunately, he should be back by the end of January and at that point, his hope is that he didn't lose his backup role to Kelechi Iheanacho, who bagged a brace in the Boxing Day loss to Manchester City.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

4-0 loss exposes Newcastle frailty amid EPL relegation fight

January cannot come quick enough for Newcastle

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Maddison stars in Leicester's 4-0 win over Newcastle in EPL

James Maddison scored one goal and played a part in the other three as Leicester beat Newcastle 4-0 to keep the visitors in the Premier League's relegation zone

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Efficient on Sunday Daka scored a goal with his lone shot and had an assist with his lone chance created during Sunday's 4-0 win over Newcastle.

Impact Daka found the back of the net in the 57th minute before assisting James Maddison in the 85th to play a role in two of Leicester's three goals. The goal was the second of the season for the forward while his assist was number three on the campaign.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Daka made one assist, had two shots (one on target) and created three chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Daka received a rare shot in the starting XI, with Jamie Vardy starting on the bench. And the forward did a nice job, assisting Harvey Barnes for the opening goal of the match in the 14th minute and being involved in many other dangerous plays while he was on the pitch. With one goal and two assists over six Premier League appearances this season, the youngster will hope this performance helps him to get more playing time during next Sunday's home match against Newcastle.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Konsa double earns Villa 2-1 win over Leicester in EPL

Ezri Konsa has scored twice as Aston Villa rallied to beat Leicester 2-1 in the Premier League

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Nigeria a point from playoffs in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria has moved a point away from Africa’s final World Cup playoffs as a pair of penalties saw off Liberia 2-0

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Daka, Iheanacho & Aubameyang: African match-winners battle for supremacy at Leicester ' Goal.com Leicester vs Arsenal: Patson Daka, Kelechi Iheanacho and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have been decisive in recent weeks, but who will lay down...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Records assist in win Daka took three shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Brentford. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Daka sunk Brentford on Sunday with his assist for James Maddison's game winner. He is yet to start a Premier League match still, but he has a goal and an assist off the bench in his last two games, not to mention the four goals he scored midweek in the Europa League. He should get another opportunity next weekend against Arsenal, which have conceded 13 goals in nine matches this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tielemans, Maddison lead Leicester to 2-1 win at Brentford

Youri Tielemans showed why Leicester is desperate for him to sign a new contract and James Maddison scored his first goal of the season in a 2-1 victory over Brentford in the Premi...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Iheanacho backs Daka to score more goals for Leicester City ' Goal.com Kelechi Iheanacho is backing his Leicester City teammate Patson Daka to continue his goal scoring streak for the remainder of the season.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Europa League: Daka scores 4 as Leicester beats Spartak 4-3

Patson Daka has scored four goals to inspire Leicester’s comeback in a 4-3 win over Spartak Moscow in the Europa League

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Zambia's Daka makes history after scoring four goals for Leicester City against Spartak Moscow ' Goal.com Leicester City forward Patson Daka has become the first Zambian player to score a hat-trick in a major European competition, against Spartak...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Scores first goal with new club Daka scored once, took three shots (three on target), created one chance and made one tackle (one won) in the 4-2 win over Manchester United on Saturday.

Impact Daka was phenomenal in very little time on the field. The forward was brought on with roughly 13 minutes left and he shined. Daka managed to not only take three shots, but he also slipped the fourth and final goal to secure the win for the hosts. Daka will be a great option in the attack any time he starts.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'It still feels like a dream' - Leicester City's Daka revels after maiden goal against Manchester United ' Goal.com Zambia international Patson Daka says he realised a Premier League dream after opening his account for Leicester City in Saturday’s 4-2 succ...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Salah scores another wonder goal as Man United slumps in EPL

Mohamed Salah is in the form of his life and the Liverpool forward scored his latest wonder goal in a 5-0 win at Watford in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press