Samba scores double as Man City thrash Norwich in EFL Cup
Seventeen-year-old Floyd Samba scored two goals on his debut as Manchester City defeated Norwich 5-0 in the EFL Cup. The match featured a heavily rotated squad, allowing younger players and new signings to showcase their potential.
Why it matters
It highlights the depth of top-tier football clubs and the emergence of young talent in high-stakes cup competitions.
Football EFL Cup 'Mind-blowing': Samba scores debut double as Man City thrash Norwich in EFL Cup 'Mind-blowing': Samba scores debut double as Man City thrash Norwich in EFL Cup AFP Updated Floyd Samba (c) celebrates scoring the opening goal for Man City against Norwich Oli SCARFF / AFP Floyd Samba enjoyed a dream Manchester City debut as the 17-year-old struck twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Norwich to set up a League Cup last-16 meeting against Brighton.
Samba was one of 10 changes Enzo Maresca made to the side that won a dramatic derby against Manchester United with 10 men on Sunday, and the 17-year-old made his case for more minutes going forward.
"To get a debut like that is mind-blowing. I couldn't believe it myself," said Samba, the son of former Blackburn and QPR defender Chris Samba .
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