Wycombe ‘pin hopes’ on Muskwe
STRUGGLING English Championship side Wycombe Wanderers coach Gareth Ainsworth believes new signing, Admiral Muskwe, will add value in their fight against relegation.
Muskwe joined The Chairboys from Leicester City on loan until the end of the 2020/21 season.
The highly-rated Zimbabwe international striker arrives at Adams Park amid high expectations as Ainsworth’s men have only managed three wins in 23 outings, leaving them anchoring the standings.
Muskwe, who trained with the squad on Tuesday, will wear squad number 15 and is expected to make his debut in Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Preston North End at home.
And speaking on the deal, Ainsworth said the Warriors forward has the quality to help them survive the chop.
“Admiral has all the attributes to be a success in our side and help us score more goals in our survival efforts this season;” said Ainsworth.
Ainsworth also said Championship football will also help Muskwe develop his game.
“He’s quick, good with his feet, strong physically and a great goalscoring record, all of which means we believe he can fit well into the way we play and develop his game by benefitting from playing Championship football,” he added.
The 22-year-old has been a prolific goalscorer for the Foxes at all youth levels since joining the club aged nine.
He is going into his second loan spell having spent ent last season with Swindon Town.
“We have a good relationship with Leicester City ty and I’d like to thank them for allowing us to bring ng Admiral here, and also to Rob Couhig and the e board for making it possible.
“We have a few targets that we’re chasing and we really believe that we’re not far off having g a side that can win enough points to keep us in the division,” added Ainsworth. nsworth.
Muskwe said he is delighted lighted with the move which hich will certainly develop his sgame. game.
“Delighted to be here, Let’s t’s go Chairboys,” reacted acted Muskwe on his Twitter witter handle.
He joins a number of Zimbabwean mbabwean players in England’s second d division, including Warriors teammates ates Tendayi Darikwa (Nottingham Forest) rest) and Jordan Zemura (Bournemouth). outh).
Other Zimbabweans in the same league gue include prospective Warriors midfielder dfielder Andy Rinomhota of Reading ading and QPR’s Macauley Bonne nne who is not new into o the national team am set-up.