Patson Daka Wants To Pick Up From Where He Left Off

The new Austrian league is set to begin next month.

This will be a welcome development for football fans and punters on Betway who will get more matches to wager on. When the action starts, Patson Daka wants to pick up from where he left off.

The 21-year-old Zambian national team striker is now the main striker at RB Salzburg after Erling Haaland left.

Haaland joined Borussia Dortmund in January on a four and a half year contract.

The transfer had its fair share of controversy as BVB were in a two-way battle with Manchester United for his signature.

Before he left, he had scored 16 goals, but Daka is the central striker now.

After 29 games, Daka managed to score 24 goals for Jesse Marsch’s team. This performance shows that he can shoulder the responsibility of scoring goals for his team.

Daka was among the scorers in the final match of last season that secured the Austrian Bundesliga for the Die Mozartstadters.

His fellow countryman Enock Mwepu also plays for the team.

Their presence in the team has earned Salzburg a massive following from fans and punters on Betway back at home.

When Red Bull is playing the top teams in Europe, the home fans forget about their favourite teams and players and support their home-grown stars.

After waiting on the side-lines for some time, Daka grabbed the opportunity when it presented itself.

The striker’s star started shining during the continental youth tournament in 2017. His performances earned him the 2017 Caf Young Player of the Year award.

Fredric Kanoute, who played for Sevilla and Mali, spotted the budding star and linked him to the Austrian giants. Daka gets his motivation from other African players who started at Salzburg and joined other top teams.

He is particularly inspired by Sadio Mane and Naby Keita, who joined Liverpool. The two have played a significant role in helping the Reds clinch their first Premier League title after 30 years of waiting.

Daka will relish the opportunity the club has presented to him to continue his growth. His 2019/2020 season was impressive.

He was the Red Bull’s top scorer with 27 goals. He also showcased the creative part of his game by providing 12 assists for his teammates.

His 27 goals helped him become the first Zambian to score over 20 goals in a season in Europe. The record was previously held by Mwape Miti, who managed 19 goals in the 2003/2004 season while playing at Odense Boldklub in Denmark.

As the season kicks off, Daka will be setting his sights on improving his game further. Sports fans and gamblers on Betway should brace themselves for top performances from the striker.

Now that Haaland is out of the way, he has the opportunity to take his game to the next level. If he can pass last season’s 29 goals, he will be heading in the right direction. He will also hope to improve other aspects of his game, like creativity, ball control, and dribbling.