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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has offered insight into his decision to leave Thomas Partey out of Ghana\u2019s squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, revealing that a private conversation was behind the decision, aimed at protecting the player. <\/p>\n
In a media briefing, Addo emphasized his commitment to player welfare, noting that the discussion with Partey was confidential. \u201cI had a confidential talk with Thomas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am the coach who always wants to protect the players,\u201d he said. \u201cThe whole point for me was getting the understanding. I am not going to tell you the internal issues, but I made it quite clear to him; he wanted to come, but I made it quite clear why he\u2019s not coming.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the specifics of the conversation remain private, Addo suggested that the exclusion was based on personal matters between him and Partey, with the decision mutually understood.<\/p>\n
\u201cLike I said, it is confidential, so it\u2019s difficult for me to mention all the things, so maybe we have to move on,\u201d he added, signaling that the matter has been resolved.Partey\u2019s absence has led to adjustments in the team\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
Addo revealed that Partey had initially been earmarked to lead the squad. \u201cThe initiative was to make Thomas the captain of the team and for him to guide the team,\u201d Addo explained.<\/p>\n
With Partey unavailable, Addo has turned to younger players for leadership roles. \u201cAfter the talks with Thomas\u2026 I had to talk to Kudus. For him, I think he\u2019s still young; he needs to grow into that role,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In light of Partey\u2019s absence, Jordan Ayew has assumed the captaincy, with Addo noting, \u201cThe last time, he was the captain because we expected Thomas to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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