Kamal Sowah

[Ric Flair]

2 minutes ago, SO1 said:

Thanks. For that and the endless supply of info about the club on what seems like a non stop basis.         Very much appreciated.

 

That's what I thought. So he's here to get the full "Rodgers experience" this summer and then we'll see. Being as he's only 19 he'll probably get similar treatment to that of Raheem Sterling when Rodgers was at Liverpool. Had Sterling playing all up and down the LS of the field at different times. Learning the game.

 

Skies the limit for Soweh depending on how well he does in training. Rodgers usually likes to keep 1st team players around for a year to get used to his training methods and system before he lets anyone out on loan. If he's training with the Under 23's on a regular basis.... Then the moaning can begin.

 

Something tells me this guy is hungry and is going to make an impact. People need to be patient with young players who are still growing. Who knows what changes the club have planned to improve Soweh to his highest potential. Like with Tielemans. Physically transformed over the past 2 seasons into the Ironman.

He's 21

[moore_94]

5 minutes ago, SO1 said:

Thanks. For that and the endless supply of info about the club on what seems like a non stop basis.         Very much appreciated.

 

That's what I thought. So he's here to get the full "Rodgers experience" this summer and then we'll see. Being as he's only 19 he'll probably get similar treatment to that of Raheem Sterling when Rodgers was at Liverpool. Had Sterling playing all up and down the LS of the field at different times. Learning the game.

 

Skies the limit for Soweh depending on how well he does in training. Rodgers usually likes to keep 1st team players around for a year to get used to his training methods and system before he lets anyone out on loan. If he's training with the Under 23's on a regular basis.... Then the moaning can begin.

 

Something tells me this guy is hungry and is going to make an impact. People need to be patient with young players who are still growing. Who knows what changes the club have planned to improve Soweh to his highest potential. Like with Tielemans. Physically transformed over the past 2 seasons into the Ironman.

He's 21, born in 2000  So thankfully I don't think he will go anywhere near the Under 23's, he is way above that level now and would be very disappointing for him I am sure

 

Most likely he will spend pre-season with us and Brendan will probably decide as to whether he can offer us something for the forthcoming season or whether he would be better suited to going out on loan in the Championship/Lower Prem if possible

 

I personally feel like he will stay with the first team this season and will be on and off the bench (depending on what other players we sign for the attacking positions). With how versatile he is he really could be a useful player to have around the squad, and wouldn't be surprised to see him getting a fair amount of appearances against weaker teams in the league/cups/europa league with the amount of rotation we will probably see

 

But we have seen what Brendan can do with young players so I think he will get a fair shot next season for sure

[moore_94]

Pretty much as we expected, not going back to Leuven on loan, will probably be with us for majority of pre-season before a decision is made on whether to make him part of the squad for the upcoming season or loan him out (I personally hope it is the former)

 

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kamal-sowah-leicester-leuven-transfer-5461335

 

New plan for Leicester City midfielder as he looks for his 'next challenge'

The Ghanaian will not be returning to City's sister club OH Leuven after three-and-a-half years on loan in Belgium, with this season his breakthrough campaign

 

Leicester City midfielder Kamal Sowah is ready for his “next challenge” after three-and-a-half years at sister club OH Leuven.

Signed by City from his native Ghana in January 2018, Sowah has spent the past few seasons on loan at King Power-owned Leuven as they have risen the ranks in Belgium.

Last week, Sowah trained with City’s first team at their base at Seagrave as Brendan Rodgers took a closer look at the 21-year-old as he prepares to build his squad for the new campaign.

While a decision is still to be made on Sowah, and whether he will stay at City or go out on loan, he will not be returning to Leuven, where he made great strides this season.

In the club’s first season back in the top flight, Sowah started all 34 of their league matches, scoring eight goals and providing six assists as he played in a range of positions, including central midfield, behind the striker, and out wide.

Sowah said goodbye to Leuven on social media this week: “I’m making this post with strong emotions as I am very grateful for the time that I have spent at OH Leuven. I came here as a boy and I am leaving as a man ready to take on my next challenge.

“Firstly, I want to thank the fans. From the first moment I arrived, even before I played, I felt the support from the stands.

"To my team-mates, it was a pleasure to share the field together and fight for the badge as one. To the coaches, physios and the rest of the backroom staff, thank you for making Leuven feel like home for the past three-and-a-half years.

“I can’t wait to come back and visit my second home. This isn’t goodbye, this is see you later! Thank you and I wish OH Leuven all the best in this next season.”

Describing him as “the man with three lungs”, Leuven wrote their own farewell, which read: “Sowah donned the OH Leuven jersey 72 times and considers the time is right for the next step in his career.

"The club wishes Kamal the best of luck and thanks him for the many beautiful moments.”

Before he starts pre-season with City, Sowah could earn a maiden Ghana cap. He was first called into the squad in March but missed out on an appearance, but could now play as the Black Stars face Morocco and Ivory Coast in friendlies next month.

City defender Daniel Amartey is also in the squad after receiving his first call-up for three years.

Edited 27 May 2021 by moore_94

[KlaaZ]

There's good and bad stuff about Sowah. He's shown great progress this season, being disappointing in the two years before that when we were still in second division. His stamina is probably his greatest attribute, covering a serious amount of ground during a game. He's a got a very good left foot and I'd consider him quite the technical player.

However, there are some bads which caused him to get quite a bit of criticism from the fans. His passing isn't the best. I feel like he does have quite an eye for it, but the execution is generally often lacking. And probably the biggest problem: Although he does cover a LOT of ground, his defensive work still leaves to be desired. He's got a tendency to hold back when challenging opponents, which often looks like a bit of a 'press just for the sake of it'. It also made quite a few of us feel like he was getting a bit arrogant after having good spells on the pitch. 

I hope he succeeds in Leicester though, because he's a good lad with some solid potential. But in my opinion, he's just not ready for the PL. I've seen the comparison with Trossard somewhere in the posts, but what people seem to forget is that Trossard actually came from Genk, which is one of the biggest clubs in Belgium, where he also picked up some European experience. Trossard actually played for us on loan before that, when we were still in the top division, and whilst doing very well that season, he would have been nowhere near ready for a Premier League club at that stage. 

[nabb7]

On 24/05/2021 at 13:15, Spudulike said:

Have we ever had a player with three lungs? 

Youri played like he had an extra one put in this season, probably took one from big Wes

[sishades]

On 24/05/2021 at 11:03, AjcW said:

Ideal Sowah?? Is this a stitch up?

No but there will be a lot of threads about him before the opposition cotton on to his abilities.

[WigstonWanderer]

On 25/05/2021 at 02:12, Duquesne Whistle said:

Don't think you needed the 'allegedly'. Not many men would deny or sue you over making that statement about them.

Dunno, Linford Christie didn’t seem to like comments about his lunchbox.

[baldeagle]

Be interesting to see if he can get himself into the squad . I do feel sorry for the lad ,  he signs for us and goes straight out on loan for  3 seasons must have felt like  he’d never get to Leicester . 

[Guest SO1]

43 minutes ago, baldeagle said:

Be interesting to see if he can get himself into the squad . I do feel sorry for the lad ,  he signs for us and goes straight out on loan for  3 seasons must have felt like  he’d never get to Leicester . 

Doubt he'll see a loan until January. Rodgers will bed him into the squad  first. Cant imagine him going on loan sooner as that would seem a bad sign.

[Gresley Fox]

46 minutes ago, baldeagle said:

Be interesting to see if he can get himself into the squad . I do feel sorry for the lad ,  he signs for us and goes straight out on loan for  3 seasons must have felt like  he’d never get to Leicester . 

He had to go out on loan, couldn't get a work visa. Not enough games. That's why OHL was purchased, to blood tallent and u23s

[OntarioFox]

On 24/05/2021 at 06:05, NasPb said:

kamal in arabic means perfect, ideal or complete, something like that. 

Aight get him in the team and sign Isaac Success to partner with him.

 

Promote Admiral Muskwe to replace Captain Morgan, and just to top it off get a tune out of Tavares. The terrace banter would write itself for the next decade. 

[baldeagle]

19 minutes ago, SO1 said:

Doubt he'll see a loan until January. Rodgers will bed him into the squad  first. Cant imagine him going on loan sooner as that would seem a bad sign.

I’m not expecting him to go out on loan again 

[baldeagle]

15 minutes ago, Gresley Fox said:

He had to go out on loan, couldn't get a work visa. Not enough games. That's why OHL was purchased, to blood tallent and u23s

Yeah I know all  this I’m just trying to think of it from is perspective . 3 years is a long time for bay one yet al one a young lad . Literally come in sign then straight out . I know it’s an ends to a mean but like I  said at times he must have tonight he’d never get here 

[Guest SO1]

1 hour ago, baldeagle said:

I’m not expecting him to go out on loan again 

Agree. I'm banking on Rodgers applying his magic to create something with the natural talent Soweh has. We can't afford to buy squad players.

[Duquesne Whistle]

On 24/05/2021 at 19:12, Duquesne Whistle said:

Don't think you needed the 'allegedly'. Not many men would deny or sue you over making that statement about them.

 

5 hours ago, WigstonWanderer said:

Dunno, Linford Christie didn’t seem to like comments about his lunchbox.

[majaco]

Has he been back long enough to start scapegoating him yet?

 

He got less goals and assists for Leicester than Pere this season.  Useless.

[NewquayFox]

Could be the left footed right winger we are after, seems like he has stepped up his game in the last 12/18 months. Can’t wait for the great uninformed co commentators to say that we have bought him for an undisclosed fee from a Belgian club ... 

[Billy Big Balls]

 

[Ric Flair]

43 minutes ago, Billy Big Balls said:

 

Very exciiiiite to see what Rodgers can do with Sowah. He's our wildcard for next season.

[Babylon]

7 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Very exciiiiite to see what Rodgers can do with Sowah. He's our wildcard for next season.

Some really intelligent stuff in those clips. 

[Finnegan]

12 minutes ago, Babylon said:

Some really intelligent stuff in those clips. 

 

Looks a better prospect at 10 than Perez tbf

[AKCJ]

1 hour ago, Billy Big Balls said:

 

Reminds me of Raphinha of Leeds. Don't stop running and has the tricks and ability to back it up. Let's hope he can find consistency at our level. 

[Babylon]

1 hour ago, Finnegan said:

 

Looks a better prospect at 10 than Perez tbf

I think you'd look better than Perez at 10 unless we figure out how to use the bloke properly. 

[Finnegan]

1 minute ago, Babylon said:

I think you'd look better than Perez at 10 unless we figure out how to use the bloke properly. 

 

I'm not convinced there is a way of playing him properly as a 10 in this 352.

 

Its vital that someone playing there can kill a ball reliably with their back to goal, turn on it and get forward momentum. 

 

Madders gets some wickedly unfair pelters from idiots on here but he's sensational with his first touch and a turn. Perez is dreadful. He needs acres of space to be trusted to get the ball under control and turn with it. Even Okazaki was world class at that control and turn compared to Perez. 

 

He must have the worst ball control of any Spanish forward to play in the Premier League. 

 

That 10 position will be so swamped and pressured if we're going to play 352, half our attack will be shut down if we can't operate quickly there. 

[ARM1968]

We need to bin 352. An option only but should not be our main formation. We had what, 2 or 3 decent results playing it?  Might have been all we could do with the injuries, but if we line up like that again I’m going to be miffed.