Dundalk manager Vinny Perth defended midfielder Wilfried Zahibo after he came in for sustained criticism from supporters during last night's Europa Conference League draw with Levadia Tallinn. However, the Central African Republic international has struggled to make an impact despite being the highest paid player at the club. Perth backed the player afterwards, stating that a positive Covid-19 diagnosis earlier this year had impacted the French born 27-year-old. And he’s come back and had two hotel quarantines. It has stiffened the task facing Dundalk who were unable to convert second half pressure to goals in a 2-2 draw.

Source: Irish Independent July 23, 2021 06:45 UTC