Cardiff City striker Yakou Meite has gained backing from interim boss Omer Riza after scoring his first goal in months against Coventry City
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Meite scored his first goal of the season in a 2-2 draw with Coventry. It was also his first goal in nearly eight months, marking a significant moment for the player.
After scoring, Meite celebrated by putting his fingers to his lips. This gesture seemed to silence the critics who have been harsh on him during his goal drought.
Since joining Cardiff last summer, Meite has only scored three goals. He later addressed the criticism on social media, stating he would always give his best and thanked his supporters.
Riza praised Meite for taking his chance during the match against Coventry. He expressed happiness for Meite, acknowledging that things had not always gone well for him.
Riza noted that Meite has consistently shown responsibility and character, even when facing challenges. He believes the fans should recognize the effort Meite put into the game.
Regarding the criticism on social media, Riza mentioned that while Meite may have seen the comments, what matters is the hard work and dedication of the players.
Meite will look to build on his recent success and aims to score again when Cardiff hosts Watford at home on Saturday. This match presents another opportunity for him to shine and gain further support from fans.