Ex-Leicester City midfielder Yuki Abe has hailed Shinji Okazaki's contribution to the Foxes as their Premier League season draws to a fairy-tale climax, and says he is not surprised that the Japan striker has become a hit at King Power Stadium.
Leicester — 5,000-1 outsider for the title at the start of the season — visits Old Trafford on Sunday knowing that victory over Manchester United will make it the champion for the first time.
Okazaki has become a fan favorite for his outstanding work rate and energy, although he has admitted to his disappointment at having only scored six goals in all competitions so far, since joining Leicester from German side Mainz on a four-year deal worth a reported €10 million last summer.