As the 7pm transfer deadline looms on this significant winter's day, Leicester City’s turbulent time may finally be coming to an end. The Blue Army must retain faith! Amidst the anxiety of a stagnant window and a mounting injury list, the imminent arrival of Divine Mukasa from Manchester City represents more than just a fresh face: it is a tactical lifeline for interim boss Andy King.
The Divine answer to Leicester City's striker crisis?
While primarily viewed as an attacking midfielder, Mukasa's versatility is one of his greatest assets. He is a player built for the modern game; a Pep Guardiola disciple, no less. He possesses the "prolific edge" that has seen him notch 16 goals in youth football and transition seamlessly into a demanding senior setup at Etihad Stadium.
Crucially for the LCFC fan base, Mukasa is a competent operator through the middle as a striker, in Guardiola's own words. This baller is ready to provide a goal-scoring threat currently absent at King Power Stadium.
The Spaniard's assessment of the 18-year-old is glowing and expectant.
Speaking on the teenager's senior impact, Guardiola raved:
"Divine played unbelievable, he’s an incredibly top player in the pockets, in the striker [position], has a good sense."Pep - LCFC Live
The City boss further emphasized the youngster's physical and technical readiness, noting:
"Divine is top, top. He has a sense of touch, quality with the ball, and he fought a lot. He played really good!"
For a faithful like the Foxes', who justifiably fear a low goalscoring second half of the campaign, this is great news. The lack of a clinical finisher means Mukasa's ’s ability to find the net (evidenced by his recent hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League) offers genuine hope as well as something difdernt entirely.
The Newham-born professional could in fact be the creative and goal-scoring spark Leicester desperately need to ignite their season with Jordan James injured. Considering Patson Daka and Jordan Ayew's lack of prowess, Mukasa could be thrown straight into the starting lineup.