Leicester City winger Stephy Mavididi enjoyed playing in a different role during Tuesday’s pre-season win at Shrewsbury, but conceded “the gaffer threw me in”.
The 26-year-old was mainly deployed on the left by previous boss Enzo Marseca but played more centrally by new manager Steve Cooper in the first half at Croud Meadow before switching to an attacking left wing-back role in the second half.
He also scored what turned out to be the winning goal, albeit from a deflected free kick.
“It was nice to change position and see a different part of my game,” he told BBC Radio Leicester afterwards. “Obviously, I’m open to learning new positions and things like that, so it was good and enjoyable. I’m happy with the performance and the win.
“I back myself, so wherever the gaffer wants to play me, I will just give 100% and always try to learn.
“I thought the team played well. We are gelling together nicely with the new ideas and new tactics.”
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