Imps forward Makama has 'crazy' potential
Jovon Makama's hat-trick against Bristol Rovers was a glimpse of the Lincoln City forward's "crazy" potential, according to boss Michael Skubala.
The 21-year-old netted his first professional treble in Saturday's 5-0 League One thrashing of Bristol Rovers.
He broke the deadlock before the break and scored the Imps' final two goals to complete what Skubala described as a "special performance".
"When I came into the building 18 months ago, I said this kid has got talent, you are just going to have to wait for it," he told BBC Radio Lincolnshire.
"But when he does it, and gets it right like today, you can see his technical quality, his power, his physicality and everything he has got."
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The hat-trick took Makama's goal tally to 11 in what has been a breakout season, having managed a total of four goals in the previous two campaigns after his debut in August 2022.
Makama showed great strength and composure for his first two goals on Saturday, driving into the box before beating Rovers goalkeeper Jed Wallace with fierce finishes, while his third was a well-placed effort into the bottom corner after the visitors failed to clear a corner.
"The goals were magnificent," Skubala added.
"He absolutely destroyed their left side and just looked so good today. But I still think he has more to improve and think he can get better, and that's the crazy bit.
"His challenge is to make sure he keeps pushing and keeps making the most of the potential we all think he has. Today, he was just unplayable."
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