Jordan Ayew's goal against Tranmere was important - Leicester City manager, Steve Cooper

Leicester City manager, Steve Cooper has praised Jordan Ayew after scoring his first goal for the Foxes.

The Ghana striker broke the deadlock in Leicester's 4-0 win against Tranmere in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night at the King Power Stadium.

Speaking in a post-match interview, manager Steve Cooper said Jordan Ayew’s goal was very important for his side.

“It (Ayew’s goal) was really important in the game because we needed attacking players to do something to make a difference. He did that. He had a good impact in the game, scored, got the right amount of minutes and that’s something we would have written if we could have planned it,” the Leicester City manager said.

Cooper added, “He’s obviously an experienced player and he’ll be determined to do well for us now in the Premier League. He was so keen to come here and we look forward to involving him and we’re going to need him alongside everyone else as well.”

After opening his goal-scoring account for Leicester City, Jordan Ayew will hope to keep his place in the team when they host Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday.