The Black Stars attacker has showered praise on the out-gone Crystal Palace after notching up double over the weekend.
Ghana international Jordan Ayew has dedicated his brace against Leeds United to his former boss Patrick Vieira, who was sacked by Crystal Palace.
Ayew, who had been struggling to register his name on the score sheet for club and country since December last year, disclosed in an interview with Sky Sports that he's delighted to open his scoring account in 2023.
However, the 31-year-old credited Patrick Vieira for playing an instrumental role in his career at the Selhurst Park.
“It is the Premier League and you are playing against the good sides, so sometimes it is going to be difficult.”
“We always have to stick to the gameplan from Roy, try and help the team, stay in the shape, track my man, do the basic things basically in the game and afterwards you’re rewarded.”
“Since Roy came in, he is done a good job so far, allowed us to express ourselves and that is what we are doing.”
“Not to forget about what Patrick did for the club as well, I want to thank him as well for the amazing job he did here before.”
“It is a shame we lost him, but we thank him for everything he is done for us during that time.”
Roy Hodgson’s return to Crystal Palace seems to have provided Jordan Ayew with a new lease of life.
Before Hodgson was appointed, Ayew had been struggling to make an impact under Patrick Vieira, having only registered one goal and one assist in 28 Premier League appearances this season.
In the two games since Hodgson’s arrival, Ayew has already surpassed his season tally with two goals and one assist, which is a significant improvement for the Ghanaian forward.
