Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:31 am
Joe Ralls has praised Cardiff City's new additions this summer but said striker Ike Ugbo is the player who has "really surprised" him since coming in.
Ugbo has scored three goals since joining the Bluebirds on loan from Troyes and has installed himself as first choice, leading the line for Bulut's side. And while all signings have had a positive impact, according to Ralls, he reserved special praise for the 25-year-old striker.
"Karlan (Grant) and Yakou (Meite) I knew already and I knew they'd be great additions to the team. Rambo (Aaron Ramsey), obviously, as well," Ralls said. "Sio (Manolis Siopis) and Dimi (Dimitrios Goutas), two lads who have come in and been massive for us in the changing room and on the pitch. Two really good lads.
"Ike has really surprised me. He is a player I didn't really know. But even in the games where he hasn't scored I think his hold-up play has been brilliant.
"All the new signings have contributed already and they will only get better and better. Also the players who were here last year, we will be stronger for what we went through last year and we will come out of it better. Everyone knows they don't want to be in that situation again."