Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq scores his first goal since September with a stunning shot against Sevilla
Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil praised Sadiq’s important role after the team’s hard-fought win against Sevilla, Soccernet.ng reported.
The Spanish coach was pleased with Sadiq’s progress after a lack of goals and emphasized the player’s contributions outside of goals.
Los Blancos secured an important victory against Sevilla, taking the three points in a frenzied match that started with a third-minute free kick from Barrene that caught Dmitrovic off guard.
Sadiq maintained his dominance and showed his brilliance with an amazing individual performance, scoring his first goal of the 2023-24 season from a breathtaking distance.
Despite Sevilla coming back in the second half, Remiro’s solid defense thwarted En Nesyri’s attacks and allowed Real Sociedad to maintain the lead.
Alguacil highlighted the collective effort behind Sadiq’s success against Sevilla and highlighted the various factors that contributed to the player’s development.
“We all help Sadiq,” Alguacil said in his post-match speech. “The impact of every conversation with the coach is significant, but we have the sporting director, the president, the psychologist and his team-mates…The coach is always in the clear whether he played or not. We have demonstrated support for the condition.”
Alguacil acknowledged Sadiq’s influence beyond his brilliant goal, noting that he always made a positive contribution every time he was on the pitch.
“Whether he started or came off the bench, he always took chances and did well,” Alguacil reiterated.
The victory for the white and blue teams sets the stage for the next UEFA Champions League match against Salzburg, and Sadiq is ready to make an impact against Sevilla.
