In an interview published on Everton’s website, Idrissa Gueye spoke highly of his young teammate, Iliman Ndiaye.
He’s one of those wingers who can tear apart Premier League defenses, and Sunderland’s defenders certainly wouldn’t disagree. This season, in particular, whether in England or with Senegal, Iliman Ndiaye has impressed everyone, especially Idrissa Gana Gueye. Beyond his stats (4 goals and one assist in 11 league matches), it’s the talent and technical skill of the young striker (25 years old) that are so impressive. And the most capped player in the history of the Senegalese national team certainly has a lot to do with that.
“I push him to give his all in every match, every game,” Idrissa Gana Gueye revealed in an interview published on Everton’s official website. “I talk to him all the time. He’s a good lad, he listens very well, and yes, I’m a bit like his big brother! I always knew he would succeed at Everton, and honestly, I think he hasn’t yet shown his full potential. I train with him every day, so I see his qualities daily and I see what he’s capable of. He just needs to believe in himself, keep working hard, and have big ambitions.” “I hope he gets to experience winning the AFCON.”
Charmed by his young compatriot, who has also become an indispensable member of the Lions, the former Lille and Paris Saint-Germain player sees Iliman Ndiaye as a potential Ballon d’Or winner, in addition to admiring his personality: “I told him as soon as he arrived that he could be the next African Ballon d’Or winner, because he has the talent, the technique, the know-how, everything. He possesses a combination of qualities I’ve never seen before. He’s a humble boy. A truly wonderful boy. He’s not shy; he likes to joke around and have fun with everyone. No one has ever had a problem with him because he’s humble and works tirelessly. You can see it in the videos, even those from when he was very young, how hard he trains, because he always wants to improve.” “And Iliman Ndiaye’s form couldn’t be more perfect: the former Sheffield United and Olympique de Marseille player is expected to play a major role with the Lions in a month’s time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a competition that Gueye hopes to win again alongside him. “As children, we all dreamed of playing for our country, of representing it at the AFCON and the World Cup,” Gueye explained. “Winning the AFCON for the first time with Senegal was simply incredible. Now, I want Skiliman (Ndiaye) to experience that again with me.” And that would be to the great delight of the Senegalese people.
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