Maresca, Salah & Motherwell - story of Maswanhise's rise

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"I'd like to say I've learned quite a lot, adapting to two high-level managers."When I was with Brendan, it was more about getting used to the environment. If we can keep doing this, maybe we'll see ourselves on a European tour next season."What do the numbers say?Media caption, Watch Maswanhise's double against Kilmarnock as Motherwell forward is named Premiership player of the monthMaswanhise has been integral to Motherwell's push for Europe.He has 12 goals in all competitions this term, eight of those coming in the league - nobody has more.On the day his Motherwell signing was confirmed, he came off the bench to register the first of his 23 goal contributions for the club with an assist in a League Cup victory over Kilmarnock."It was time for a bit of a new environment, a new lifestyle for me up here in Scotland, and I feel like I've settled in really well," Maswanhise says when recalling his move north."And I think it was time to go and get some minutes and first-team football.

I got it here and I'm still doing really well. It's been a good experience."His debut set the tone for an explosive start to his Fir Park career, but he has since hit new heights this season.Playing in a more central role, Askou's attack is being spearheaded by the speedy forward, who has become a far more clinical finisher this campaign.His goal conversion rate of 27% from 30 shots makes for good reading, as does his minutes-per-goal average of 160.Maintaining that for the season would ensure an impressive tally come the end of the campaign.'I won't be starstruck by Salah'However, the Fir Park side will have to do without their top forward for a spell after his expected inclusion this week in Mario Marinica's squad for Afcon in Morocco.Following Saturday's trip to Dundee United, Maswanhise would then be guaranteed to miss Motherwell's next three games - against Dundee, Rangers and Celtic - and that tally would increase if Zimbabwe progress.While his absence may be sorely felt, his Motherwell team-mates will be willing him on to succeed in a section with Egypt, Angola and South Africa.An opening group game with Egypt sets up the likelihood of lining up against Liverpool's disgruntled star, Salah, a match-up that reinforces Maswanhise's rapid rise."I'll really miss the team, honestly," he adds.

Even though I'm one of the small fishes, hopefully I can make a name for myself."When I was with Leicester, I saw quite a lot of big fishes. I'm going to take that experience into this big tournament and hopefully not everyone will be starstruck by the players we're up against."