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Former Barcelona star Memphis Depay voiced his disappointment after visiting Asante Kotoko\u2019s training grounds on Boxing Day, where he was struck by the poor condition of the pitch being used by the players.<\/p>\n
The Dutch international, of Ghanaian descent, was visibly surprised by the substandard playing surface, which he described as unsuitable for professional football. After observing the training session, Depay addressed the players, acknowledging their resilience in working with such a challenging environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou guys train on these types of pitches, I respect that. It\u2019s not easy. The ball bounces too much, so it takes more time to control,\u201d Depay remarked, clearly taken aback by the situation.<\/p>\n
Depay, who is currently in Ghana for the Christmas holidays, assured the team that he was already brainstorming solutions behind the scenes to address the issue. \u201cBut how can we resolve it? I\u2019m brainstorming with everyone behind the scenes now that I\u2019ve shown my face here, and I\u2019ll do my best to help make things change,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
This visit was not Depay\u2019s first connection with the club, as he had previously met with Asante Kotoko\u2019s owner, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, during an earlier visit to Ghana.<\/p>\n
On a more positive note, Depay shared his plans to organize a friendly match between his current club, Corinthians of Brazil, and Asante Kotoko. Although he did not provide specific details, he expressed his excitement about making the match a reality.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am trying to arrange something for the team to maybe play a friendly game against my team in Brazil, Corinthians. I\u2019ll discuss it with the coach. It\u2019s in the plan,\u201d Depay said, hinting at a potential future encounter that could bring further international attention to Kotoko.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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