Sports News of Saturday, 2 October 2021
Source: ghanasoccernet.com
2021-10-02
Michael Akoto
Ghanaian defender Michael Akoto is surprised to have become a regular at Dyanom Dresden just three months at the German club.
Akoto has made seven appearances in eight games, six of them in the starting line-up this season.
“No, that was surprising to me too. Of course, I’m all the happier that the coaching team has placed their trust in me and that I line up so often”, Akoto said about his consistency.
Akoto is a central defender but this season, his versatility has been tested. The coach has used him as left-back and right-back often.
He added: “Yes, I have already played this position in Mainz, but not at this high level yet. It’s really fun so I wouldn’t say no if the coaches asked me. But as I said: I have little experience with that.”
The Accra-born who holds German citizenship joined the second-tier side from Mainz 05.
He signed a two-year contract that will expire in July 2023.