Jordan Ayew doesn’t want to be Leicester’s ‘super-sub’ – Manager Steve Cooper

After Ayew's late equalizer against Ipswich, which earned Leicester a point, Cooper commended the striker's efforts but emphasized Ayew's ambition for a larger role in the team. "He won’t want that to be his Leicester career," Cooper remarked, acknowledging the difficulty of not starting Ayew.

In the match against Ipswich, Leicester's strategy focused on utilizing the width of the pitch, favoring wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi, while Jamie Vardy played as the sole striker. Cooper explained the rationale behind this approach, stating that they aimed to exploit the flanks where Ipswich was vulnerable.

Despite the challenge of leaving Ayew on the bench, Cooper noted the positive impact of the substitutes, including Ayew, who once again made a crucial contribution when he came on.

With Ayew's recent performances helping Leicester improve their position in the league, Cooper recognized the ongoing challenge of integrating Ayew into the starting lineup while maintaining tactical effectiveness.

Ayew, who joined Leicester City from Crystal Palace on a two-year, £5 million deal this summer, has quickly become an important player for the team.