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Tolu Arokodare has responded emphatically to the criticism levelled at him by former Ajax and Genk striker Wesley Sonck following a troublesome begin to the season, Soccernet.ng stories.
Arokodare, who endured a tricky outing throughout Genk’s goalless draw in opposition to Commonplace Liège on July 28, discovered himself on the receiving finish of some harsh phrases from Sonck.
The ex-Belgian worldwide, who loved a prolific spell at Genk within the early 2000s, was notably important of Arokodare’s on-pitch manner. Sonck singled out the best way the Nigerian warmed up along with his sleeves rolled up, accusing him of focusing extra on displaying off his physique than acting on the sector.
“To indicate how muscular his arms are, however he gained zero duels within the first half,” Sonck mentioned on the time.
Sonck’s remarks didn’t go unnoticed by the 23-year-old striker, who has since rediscovered his Midas contact in entrance of aim.
Arokodare has scored 4 targets in his final three league appearances for Genk, together with a brace of their thrilling 4-3 win over Beerschot.
The previous Amiens star’s response on the pitch has been nothing wanting spectacular, however he additionally had phrases for his critics off the pitch.
In an interview with Het Belang van Limburg through Redactie24, Arokodare dismissed Sonck’s criticism, explaining that his choice for brief sleeves just isn’t about self-importance however consolation.
“The criticism offers me additional power in a sure manner. I took it so onerous as a result of the person who mentioned it was apparently knowledgeable footballer himself,” Arokodare acknowledged.
“I simply can’t stand sleeves. In the summertime I all the time stroll round in sleeveless shirts, at my earlier membership Amiens I even lower the sleeves out of our coaching shirts.”
As Arokodare continues to show his price, he will probably be keen to increase his scoring streak when Genk face Westerlo on August 30.
However first, Genk will tackle Dutch aspect Fortuna Sittard in a pleasant on August 23, giving Arokodare one other alternative to showcase his expertise.
