Tom Vernon confident Kamaldeen Sulemana will achieve world-class status despite setbacks
Tom Vernon, the founder of Right to Dream, remains optimistic about Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana's future despite recent challenges in his career.Sulemana, once heralded as a rising star, faced setbacks over the past two seasons primarily due to recurring injuries, limiting his appearances to just 25 league games, with only ten starts.The 22-year-old concluded the season with three assists but failed to score a goal as Southampton faced a swift return from the Premier League. Previously recognized for his talent at Nordsjaelland and Rennes, Sulemana's progress has been hindered, yet Vernon maintains faith in his potential.“You know, with modern day, most footballers will still be playing when they're 36, 37," he told Joy Sports.“So he's right at the start of the journey still. And he has everything that it takes. So even I watched the game against Central African Republic.“If you look at positioning, timing of runs, everything, he was the one who was supposed to score.“So, of course, everybody will focus on the actual finishing. But the real thing is right time, right position, and all that type of stuff. He's a world class player.”
Tom Vernon, the founder of Right to Dream, remains optimistic about Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana's future despite recent challenges in his career.
Sulemana, once heralded as a rising star, faced setbacks over the past two seasons primarily due to recurring injuries, limiting his appearances to just 25 league games, with only ten starts.
The 22-year-old concluded the season with three assists but failed to score a goal as Southampton faced a swift return from the Premier League. Previously recognized for his talent at Nordsjaelland and Rennes, Sulemana's progress has been hindered, yet Vernon maintains faith in his potential.
“You know, with modern day, most footballers will still be playing when they're 36, 37," he told Joy Sports.
“So he's right at the start of the journey still. And he has everything that it takes. So even I watched the game against Central African Republic.
“If you look at positioning, timing of runs, everything, he was the one who was supposed to score.
“So, of course, everybody will focus on the actual finishing. But the real thing is right time, right position, and all that type of stuff. He's a world class player.”
