Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson salutes French star Anthony Knockaert
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes Anthony Knockaert is capable of playing in the Premier League.
The Frenchman has made a big impact since arriving at the King Power Stadium from French side Guingamp in the summer.
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Anthony Knockaert in action against Hull City's Tom Cairney
Knockaert's performances, most notably his incredible double against today's opponents Huddersfield when the teams met in Yorkshire in October, have led to rumours that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could be looking at a £5m swoop for him in the January transfer window.
Pearson, who has stated that his French star is "unavailable", believes he has a bright future ahead of him.
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"For a young lad to come into this country and try and get used to a different culture, the tempo and relentless nature of the Championship is quite difficult to acclimatise to," said Pearson.
"I think he's done very well so far. Clearly he is a very creative player and he has got a bright future. We know that we have got a player who is capable of playing at the next level and, hopefully, it will be with us."
Peasrson also insisted that Knockaert was still very much a work in progress.
The skilful winger has, at times, frustrated fans, who claim he often tries one trick too many.
"As it is with most young players, you have got to be patient with them," said Pearson.
"Sometimes I think the expectation that is put on young players is a little bit false.
"Like everyone else, there is always going to be room for improvement, and areas that he can tweak to make his game even more effective."
Comments
by dobranich
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 6:47AM
“He will go if City don't go up this season. So will Moore. No player will ignore the chance of a premier football and nor will they even if in premiership should a chance of European football emerge.”
by Alanprichard
Tuesday, January 01 2013, 9:19PM
“I wonder if the owners would cash Knocky up if Arsene Wenger came in with a 5 mil bid from Arsenal ?
I fear that not only knocky will be targeted, so to will David Nugent and Chris Wood I sincerely hope it never happens but we all know in football, everyone has his price. 20 million quid for the players mentioned and not a penny less if I owned the club.”
by dobranich
Tuesday, January 01 2013, 2:23PM
“Yorkie all I'd say is that after his dreadful display last week he owes Nigel Pearson a decent shift”
by yorkiefox
Tuesday, January 01 2013, 1:35PM
“Less defensive tracking back is required so that Knocky can reserve his energy for beating the opposition in the final third. Playing James and Drinkwater gives this freedom to Knocky and he will soon learn to make it count.
As for the Arsenal interest- fortunately we have no need to sell, and Owners who will not want to get rid of a crowd and TV puller should we go up.....
Great days ahead.........hopefully”