Teenager Samba strikes twice on debut as Man City thrash Norwich in League Cup
Sept 18 : Floyd Samba wanted to give a good account of himself on his Manchester City senior debut but scoring twice and being named man of the match in Thursday’s 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich City was more than the 17-year-old could have hoped for.
City manager Enzo Maresca promoted the English midfielder to the first team after he excelled in the under-18 setup last season, and played him in an unfamiliar number nine role for the third-round match at the Etihad Stadium.
But Samba seized the opportunity, scoring the game’s first goal with a precise header in the 28th minute before bending a shot into the corner from 20 yards early in the second half.
“To get a debut like that is mind blowing. I couldn’t believe it myself, but that is just the beginning, I have got a big career ahead of me,” he told the BBC, adding that the established first-team players had given him some advice.
“I spoke to all of them , they have all been brilliant … giving me advice like, play your game, be you. Those words have given me confidence and helped me score those two goals today.”
Defending champions City will host Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round next month.
