Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil has stated that playing as a False Number 9 isn’t a difficult position to play in.
He said this in a post-game presser after scoring a goal and providing two assists in Los Angeles Galaxy’s 3-2 win over Portland Timbers.
His production marked the second game in a row that Paintsil scored a goal and registered two assists in the same game and looks to be returning to top form after sometime out to a muscle injury.
Galaxy’s win put the club ahead of Los Angeles rival club LA FC in the Western Conference Standings and Paintsil voiced his non difficulty playing the role though it is sometimes annoying due to the lack of supplies.
“It’s not a difficult role. It’s sometimes annoying because sometimes you don’t get a lot of balls. You need to do some runs…making the run also helps to create some spaces.”
Unbreakable 🤩@josephpaintsil_ scores his 8th goal of the season. pic.twitter.com/3RxQKo2yQX
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) July 21, 2024
“This is not my first time playing in that position, I did that when I was in Genk against Club Brugge and also a couple of games. I just need to do whatever I need to do in whatever position I’m being used to help my team.”
