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Hearts of Oak\u2019s head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, likened his starting lineup to an army, emphasizing the readiness of every player to be called upon at any moment.<\/p>\n

The Ivorian coach expressed his preference for viewing the team as a cohesive unit, rather than focusing excessively on individual performances.<\/p>\n

Following the Phobians\u2019 convincing 3-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea in a Ghana Premier League Match Week 29 encounter on Wednesday, the seasoned trainer shared his perspective during a post-match interview.<\/p>\n

When questioned about the standout performances of goalkeeper Kwesi Nketia and Raphael Amponsah, Ouattara chose to underscore the collective efforts of the entire team instead.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have the team; I don\u2019t talk about individuals. Everyone can come into the starting lineup; it\u2019s like the army. If you are not there, somebody can replace you\u2014no problem.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have the talent. We want to develop this talent and bring it to a portable level. We are coming from minus one; slowly, we are coming up.\u201d<\/p>\n

The win comes as a significant relief for Aboubakar Ouattara\u2019s team, taking them to 12th place on the table with 38 points, six points clear of the relegation zone.<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0<\/strong>footballghana.com<\/p>\n

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