'He doesn't know how good he is' Jamille Matt backs Walsall striker to succeed
Jamille Matt insists his Walsall teammate Levi Amantchi is yet to realise just how "good he can be".
Amantchi netted four times in 21 matches following his January arrival from League Two rivals Bromley, but has yet to fully convince Walsall supporters in his short time at Bescot.
The 24-year-old shot to prominence with Maidstone United in the National League South in 2023-24, scoring 19 goals in all competitions during the first half of the campaign.
That rich vein of goal scoring form also came after a slow start, and Matt feels Amantchi is equipped with the right ingredients to eventually succeed at Walsall.
"Levi can be anything that he wants to be," Matt said. "I can see a little bit of myself in him maybe 10 or 15 years ago.
"Because of that, I want to help him because I don't think he realises himself just how good he can be.
"It's just about getting Levi to realise his strengths. He does realise that, but if that's your strength, keep using it.
"He's really down to earth, wants to learn, wants to listen, wants to ask questions, wants to improve improve every single day, and you want to help someone when they're like that."
After joining Bromley off the back of an injury at the start of last year, Amantchi found himself playing second-string to League Two golden boot winner Michael Cheek prior to his Walsall switch.
And Matt feels Walsall will be able to provide the right environment to take his career to the next level.
"I don't think he would've played as many games at Bromley as he would've liked and of course that's the best way to improve," he added.
"That's when you find out about yourself and your teammates, and what yours strengths can do to an opposition.
"I think Levi has got a massive future ahead of him if he keeps the attitude and work rate that he has been showing."
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