In-form striker sidelined after comments about club’s location upset fans and breached team values
French club Racing Strasbourg has suspended its captain, Emanuel Emegha, for the team’s upcoming league match, citing a breach of the club’s core values. The disciplinary action comes despite the Dutch striker’s excellent form and his status as a key player for the side.
The suspension, announced officially by the club, is understood to be a direct response to comments Emegha made in a recent interview. After receiving his first senior call-up for the Netherlands last month, the 21-year-old admitted he initially believed Strasbourg was in Germany, not France, when he signed for the club. The remarks reportedly angered the club’s loyal supporters.
In a statement, Strasbourg said the decision to drop Emegha for Saturday’s trip to Toulouse was made “following the player’s recent non-compliance with the club’s values, expectations and rules.” The club emphasized its “commitment to the essential principles of exemplarity and respect for the collective framework.”
The timing is awkward for both player and club. Emegha has been a standout performer this season, scoring his seventh goal in 11 games just last week. His absence is a significant blow for Strasbourg, who currently sit eighth in Ligue 1.
While disciplined, Emegha’s future remains bright. He is slated to join Premier League giants Chelsea next summer. Strasbourg’s statement sought to balance reprimand with reconciliation, noting that “Emanuel remains an important member of our team, who has always given everything for the club on the field,” and confirming he “will be reintegrated into the group after this match.”
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