The player’s dismissal with a straight red card today undoubtedly posed a significant challenge for Leicester in maintaining their lead, ultimately resulting in a loss away to Coventry. This setback is compounded by the fact that he will miss the next three games and remain absent until the 10th of February, having declined the opportunity to represent Ghana at the AFCON.
This isn’t the first time the young player has been shown a red card. He faced a similar situation a year ago on January 23rd, 2023, while playing for Sporting II against Alverca, resulting in his expulsion from the field after receiving two yellow cards.
Despite being an attacking winger, Abdul Fatawu’s disciplinary record at Leicester is concerning, with a tally of 6 cards – 1 red and 5 yellow. This raises questions about his attitude and how Enzo Maresca is managing him moving forward.
While he has shown offensive promise, his history of disciplinary issues is troubling. During his time at Sporting II, he was sent off once and booked twice in just 16 league games. In his six appearances for the Sporting first team, he was booked twice.
Similar patterns emerge in his international career, with 4 yellow cards accumulated in 24 matches for Ghana’s A, u.21, and u.23 teams.
Given his position as a forward, these statistics are both unusual and concerning. It is crucial for Enzo Maresca to address this issue and guide the player effectively, as continued disciplinary problems could become a significant obstacle in the future.
