Abdul Fatawu faced a significant setback today, receiving a straight red card that not only hindered Leicester’s chances of holding onto their lead but ultimately resulted in losing all points against Coventry. The ramifications of this incident extend beyond the match, with Fatawu set to miss the next three games and remain absent until February 10th. This decision to turn down Ghana for the AFCON now looms large as a questionable one.

This isn’t Fatawu’s first encounter with disciplinary issues; a year ago, on January 23, 2023, while playing for Sporting II against Alverca, he received two yellow cards, leading to an expulsion from the field.

Despite being an attacking flank, Fatawu’s track record at Leicester includes 6 cards – 1 red and 5 yellow. This raises concerns about his attitude and how manager Enzo Maresca is guiding his development.

While Fatawu has showcased offensive prowess, his disciplinary record is raising eyebrows. In his days at Sporting II, he was sent off once and booked twice in just 16 league games. Even in the Sporting first team, where he played 6 games, he received two bookings.

This pattern continues in his international career, with 4 yellow cards in 24 appearances for Ghana A, U21, and U23 teams. These statistics are perplexing for a forward, and there’s a pressing need for Maresca to address this issue promptly. If not resolved, Fatawu’s disciplinary challenges could evolve into a significant problem for Leicester in the future.

Abdul Fatawu’s Disciplinary Record:

• Leicester City / Premier League: 23 Appearances / Yellow Cards: 5 / Red Cards: 1
• Sporting / Liga: 6 Appearances / Yellow Cards: 2
• Sporting II / Liga: 13 Appearances / Yellow Cards: 2 / Red Cards: 1
• Ghana A / Caps: 13 / Yellow Cards: 1
• Ghana U23 / Caps: 3 / Yellow Cards: 1
• Ghana U20 / Caps: 6 / Yellow Cards: 2