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Bolton Manager Phil Parkinson Backs Sammy Ameobi for Key Role Against Fulham
Bolton Wanderers’ manager, Phil Parkinson, has underscored the potential impact of Nigerian forward Sammy Ameobi ahead of their anticipated clash with in-form Fulham in the Championship. Ameobi emerged as the hero in Bolton’s recent 1-0 victory against Bristol City, prompting Parkinson to highlight his pivotal role in the upcoming fixture.
As Bolton gears up to face Fulham, currently riding a five-game winning streak and sitting sixth in the league with 51 points, Parkinson expressed confidence in Ameobi’s ability to shine once more. Reflecting on Ameobi’s performance against Fulham in their previous encounter, Parkinson praised the forward’s resilience when facing highly touted players like Fulham’s Sessegnon.
“Sessegnon is a great talent,” Parkinson acknowledged, “But I have to say, I think Sammy did great against him down at Craven Cottage. He rose to the challenge playing against a player the country has been talking about.”
Driven by a desire to continue making headlines, Parkinson emphasized Ameobi’s dedication to leaving a lasting impression on the pitch, stating, “Sammy wants to make sure they are talking about him after the game – as they did on Friday night against Bristol City.”
Parkinson highlighted Ameobi’s significant physical improvements, attributing his recent stellar performances to enhanced fitness levels. “I think he has improved such a lot, physically. We brought him off in that game because he was shattered, he’d physically cramped up. But we look at him now and did some physical work ahead of the Bristol game and he was right at the front of it.”
Asserting that Ameobi is currently in the prime shape of his career, Parkinson’s confidence in the forward’s prowess underscores Bolton’s reliance on his capabilities to make a substantial impact against Fulham. Ameobi’s determination to excel echoes the team’s aspirations as they strive for success in the Championship campaign.
