Former Genk player Patrick Goots has praised the improved form and impressive performance of Nigerian striker Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, who currently plays as a forward for the team.
The young striker has played a significant role in Genk’s position at the top of the Belgian league standings.
Genk has scored a total of 40 goals this season, and Arokodare has contributed to 17 of them with 13 goals and 4 assists, showcasing an impressive performance. Standing at 1.98 meters tall, the forward presents a tough challenge for opponents.
Patrick Goots commented on Arokodare’s recent performance with the following remarks:
“I certainly wasn’t overwhelmed then. He had to deal with a lot of injuries. He was never really fully fit. I didn’t expect Tolu to explode this year. No, but neither did Genk. He couldn’t handle 90 minutes back then. He was a different Tolu.”
“Now, he’s a rock in the surf, who doesn’t shy away from a duel and who you don’t easily push off the ball. He’s changed in every way. He already had the qualities before, but now he’s physically in tip-top shape.”
“He is also of great value in combinations with Steuckers, for example. Tolu is the point of contact who has to pass the ball, which allows the entire team to advance.”