Premier League: Tolu Arokodare Faces Risk Ahead of Wolves vs Leeds United Clash
- Tolu Arokodare, who joined Wolverhampton Wanderers from Genk for €26 million, could be benched for their game against Leeds United
- The Nigerian international was in the starting line-up in their game against Newcastle United, as first-choice striker Jorgen Strand Larsen was injured
- With Larsen now fit to lead the attack, head coach Vitor Pereira may choose to start the Norwegian for the encounter
Nigerian international Tolu Arokodare is faced with his first risk since his arrival in the English Premier League.
The striker, who completed a €26 million move from Belgian outfit Genk to Wolverhampton, could be benched in their game against Leeds United at the Molineux on Saturday.
He was in the thick of action, playing 66 minutes in their 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at St. James' Park last week.
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Arokodare was in the starting lineup as the first-choice striker Jorgen Strand Larsen was recuperating from an injury.
Although the Nigerian star did not find the back of the net in that encounter, he showed class upfront before he was substituted.
Heading into their fixture against Leeds, there are reports that head coach Vitor Pereira could start Arokodare from the bench.
It was gathered that Strand Larsen is available for Saturday's game, and the Norwegian is expected to lead the attack, Soccernet reports.
On the other hand, Pereira could decide to start two strikers upfront, meaning Arokodare could pair with the star in the attack.
Wolves are yet to win a Premier League game this season, and they remain bottom of the table with zero points from four matches.
Upon his arrival at the club, Arokodare stated that he would love to be part of the project. He said via the club's website:
"It feels amazing. It did take a while, but I'm here finally, and I'm happy to be here. I didn't need convincing. I know the history of the club and the players that have been here and how they've progressed to become better players.
"I like the project of the club, and that's what I want for myself. I want to improve and I want to progress, and help this team.
"I think I'll fit in pretty good. If you, for example, look at the strikers that we have now, we're almost the same profile, so it won’t be difficult for me to adapt.
"I think I'm strong, I'm fast. Obviously, the first few games and weeks won’t be the easiest, but it's a challenge that I think I'm ready for, and I think I'll fit in pretty good."
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Arokodare hails Osimhen
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare opened up on the impact of earning his first call-up and making his international debut for the Nigerian national team.
He made his debut in March, earning 44 minutes across the 2-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali and the 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo.
Source: Legit.ng
