Mohammed Abu in action for Stromsgodset in the Europa League on Thursday
By Akyereko Frimpong-Manson
Atletico Madrid coach Gregorio Manzano has praised Ghanaian youngster Mohammed Abu after their Uefa Europa League triumph over Stromsgodset on Thursday night.
The Spanish La Liga side and former winners dispatched Stromsgodset from Norway 2-0 in Drammen to progress 4-1 on aggregate.
Abu, on loan from Manchester City, lasted the entire together with goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey.
Atletico boss Gregorio believes Abu, 19, stood out on the night.
“Stromsgodset impressed us. They turned out to be a very good level, and they were particularly strong physically. Players like Mohammed Abu and Mohammed Keita impressed me”