Birmingham City manager waxes lyrical about 'outstanding' Ibrahim Osman after Preston victory

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies hailed the impact of Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Osman following his Man of the Match display in the 2-1 victory over Preston North End. 

The Brighton loanee scored and delivered an assist to inspire the Blues to back-to-back wins at St Andrews.

"He was outstanding," he said when asked about the Ghanaian winger. "I think we've had a lot of games where I thought we could have scored more goals. We've hit the post more than any other team in the league, I believe and to start a game in the ascendency and get rewarded, it is huge, especially at home. It gives you a huge lift," he added.

"I think with Osman, I have really liked him since he's come in."

Davies believes the Right to Dream Academy graduate will be unstoppable if he becomes more consistent due to his incredible qualities.

"What I love with the wingers is, they work hard for the team and they do that with or without the ball and that is non negotiable and he does all that and that is where the goal comes from. Some wingers will be tracking back, he turns around, sprints, presses it and sets himself up for a shot and Jay (Stansfield) nips in, he gets an assist.

He continued, "And the second goal, second phase of a corner, he drives with the ball, really positive. Once you are in the box, the defenders a little more tentative but he's got the acceleration, explosion to get a few yards away and he works it really well down from the byline and takes it really well.

"And we've said can he add with all the incredible build-up play, a finish or an assist? And if he does that like he is doing like tonight more consistently, he will be some player, honestly."

Osman has now netted two goals and provided two assists in 16 league games for Birmingham City.

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