The talented 17-year-old has been an unused substitute for the Pilgrims’ last couple of matches as they fight to stay in the Championship
Neil Dewsnip has not ruled out the possibility of exciting 17-year-old Plymouth Argyle prospect Freddie Issaka getting game-time in the final two Championship fixtures of the season.
Wales under-19 international Issaka was an unused substitute for the 1-0 home victory over promotion-chasing Leicester City on April — and the 3-0 defeat away to Stoke City on Saturday, after previously making five league appearances off the bench earlier in the season.
Relegation-threatened Argyle have failed to score more than one goal in any game for the last 10 matches, with Morgan Whittaker and Ryan Hardie not hitting the same high level of form they showed earlier in the season, while their team-mates have been unable to contribute to the scoresheet very often either.
As the season draws to a close, with away games against Millwall this Saturday and Hull City on Saturday, May 4, some members of the Green Army have called for Issaka, a quick and adaptable offensive threat, to be tried at least as a substitute.
Plymouth Live questioned football director Dewsnip on whether Issaka could be used in those matches considering the dearth of goals and scoring opportunities.
“It’s a consideration, but the question is, is it fair to put a 17-year-old into a game like that (against Stoke)?” he responded. Thus, every one of those feelings is being talked about. Freddie will have his opportunity when it’s appropriate.”
Issaka, however, has been
On the absence of Sorinola, Dewsnip said: “There is no issues. It was just a straight choice really. You are back to Freddie.”
Before the match against Millwall, who ensured their safety with a 1-0 victory away to Sunderland on Saturday, rgyle was in 20th place in the Championship and only two points clear of the relegation spots.
Dewsnip stated: “I think we should be alright if we can win the final two games, which we will assume we need to do. We would be extremely appreciative if the outcomes helped us even more.”
