Ranieri Wants ‘Nastier’ Sessegnon

Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri says he wants to see a ruthless side from Ryan Sessegnon for the rest of the season.

England Under-21 international Sessegnon was an integral part of the Fulham side that tasted victory in the Championship play-off final last season, prompting talk of a surprise inclusion in England’s 2018 World Cup squad although that didn’t happen.

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The 18-year-old winger, who has also been deployed at left-back, has struggled this campaign and has netted just twice in 22 Premier League appearances.

Sessegnon is said to be stalling over signing a new contract with the relegation-haunted Cottagers amid rumours he is looking to leave Craven Cottage in the summer for a bigger club in the top flight.

Ignoring the contract situation, Ranieri says his focus is on improving the Roehampton-born star and the Italian wants to see a “nastier” side from the youngster.

“Sessegnon is a good boy,” he said at a press conference. “I want him to be a little nastier. He’s young and he learns very quickly.”