Sam Morsy, left, says he’s been ‘really impressed’ with new Ipswich Town midfielder Jens Cajuste
Sam Morsy, left, says he’s been ‘really impressed’ with new Ipswich Town midfielder Jens Cajuste
Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy admits he’s been ‘really impressed’ by fellow midfielder Jens Cajuste – and has been learning from the Napoli loanee.
The 25-year-old Swedish international has emerged as the preferred partner alongside Morsy in the Town engine room, keeping former England star Kalvin Phillips out of the starting XI.
If the inspirational Morsy is all endeavour, aggression and effort, Cajuste is in many ways the yin to his yang – he’s silky smooth on the ball, seems to glide when he runs and always appears to have time.
Jens Cajuste has really impressed so far at Town
Jens Cajuste has really impressed so far at Town
“Really impressed,” Morsy admitted of his midfield amigo. “He’s getting better every week and he’s had some really outstanding games.
“He’s come from a different country so he’s adapting to a new culture and a different way of football, but I think he’s done brilliantly well.
“He’s a great kid, he keeps improving – and hopefully he can keep getting better.”
Town’s skipper continued: “He’s growing all the time, his confidence is getting better all the time.
“Obviously there’s some excellent coaches here as well to help him get better and he’s adding more bits to his game.
“You can see he’s really enjoying it, and a lot of time if you’re really enjoying your football, you’re going to play your best football.
Cajuste is a perfect foil for Morsy in midfield
The silky smooth Cajuste is a perfect foil for Morsy in midfield (Image: Ross Halls)
And Morsy, who embodies the growth mindset which is so key to the culture at the club, admits he’s been picking things up from Cajuste.
“Yeah definitely,” he said, when asked if he was learning from the laid-back Swede.
“I’ve always looked at that – any midfielder I’ve played with or on the training ground, there’s always things you can take.
“The slight nuances of maybe how they move or how they receive the ball, or whatever it may be.
“It’s always a learning curve and you can always learn from good players and it’s great to have him here.”
Morsy says the midfield competition at the club – including Cajustte and Kalvin Phillps, centre, is ‘really strong’
Morsy says the midfield competition at the club – including Cajustte and Kalvin Phillps, centre, is ‘really strong’ (Image: PA)
With Cajuste and Phillips having arrived in the summer, plus double promotion hero Massimo Luongo and fast-improving Jack Taylor already in the building, Town’s midfield looks strong.
Of the competition for places, Morsy confirmed: “It’s the strongest it’s been since I’ve been at the club by far.
“Everyone’s competing to play, but only two players can play. Everyone’s competing though, and that’s going to be a really big strength for us for the second half of the season.
“As you know, football is never straightforward – injuries, suspensions, form, so many different things – so we need to keep that part of the team firing to help the team.”
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