Super Eagles-eligible forward Chuba Akpom has shared his struggles with adapting to his new role at Ajax Amsterdam, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ajax secured the signature of the English Nigerian<\/a> to bolster their frontline in the 2023 summer transfer window after a stellar stint with Middlesbrough<\/a>.<\/p>\n Since then, the former Arsenal forward has featured in the centre-forward, Attacking midfield, and the right-wing but under the management of Francesco Farioli, Akpom has recently been deployed on the left wing this season, despite being naturally a central striker.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Akpom, who is known for his goal-scoring ability in the box, admitted that the transition to playing wide has been challenging. In his new position, he finds it difficult to feel fully effective, as his strength lies in playing centrally.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been difficult. But I try to adapt. It is not natural for me to play on the side. I do my job for the team and I always try to give one hundred percent, but it has been difficult to adapt to that.\u201d Akpom said, speaking candidly about his situation, as quoted by Ajaxshowtime<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The 29-year-old explained that as a striker, he is most comfortable in the penalty area, where he can score goals. However, playing as a winger requires him to perform duties that are less familiar.<\/p>\n \u201cThe most difficult thing? I am simply used to being in the centre, I am a box player. That is where I want to come, be, score. That is my game. So that is quite different from now.\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n By stats, Akpom has scored most of his goals this season from the centre forward and none from the wings. Akpom has still managed to get into goal-scoring positions, even from the left wing. He referenced a recent goal he scored as an example of how he tries to adapt his style to his new role.<\/p>\n \u201cEven as a winger, I try to get into the penalty area as much as possible, like I did with my goal today.\u201d he stated \u201cBut you are a winger, so you also have to be available on the sideline for the left back to pass to. I follow the instructions of the coach, but it is quite different from what I am used to. So that is quite difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Watch the goal here:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ajax wint van Telstar mede door deze heerlijke goal van Chuba Akpom #ajatel<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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