Southampton manager Russell Martin expressed disappointment over the missed chances by Ghanaian international Kamaldeen Sulemana during Southampton's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup fifth round at Anfield.
Despite an impressive overall performance, Sulemana's lack of efficiency in front of goal was a concern for Martin.
Sulemana, who recently returned from a significant injury that sidelined him during Ghana's campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, had the chance to make an impact but failed to convert his opportunities against Liverpool. Martin highlighted Sulemana's need to improve his finishing, especially given his talent and the team's reliance on his contributions.
"I thought he was great, but he should score. The next step for Kamaldeen is getting things right in the final third. Even when he had a run of games before he got injured he only got three assists," Martin remarked in an interview with the Daily Echo.
Despite acknowledging Sulemana's talent and overall performance against Liverpool, Martin stressed the importance of converting chances into goals, emphasizing the winger's responsibility in contributing to Southampton's offensive efforts.
"He has a lot of moments that should lead to more – he knows that. He is so talented. I thought he was great against Liverpool. He was so disciplined in his position and did a good job out of possession for the team. He had some amazing moments with the ball," Martin added.
