[ 2014-12-05 ]

Kevin Prince Boateng (left) and Michael Essien

Grant eyes prospect of reuniting with Boateng, Essien
Ghana coach, Avram Grant is eyeing the prospect of
reuniting with Micheal Essien and Kevin Prince
Boateng on condition the duo are willing to
sacrifice.

Grant said on Thursday, that he was willing to
reunite with Essien and Boateng who worked for him
during his spell at Chelsea and Portsmouth as long
as the players are willing to sacrifice for Ghana.


“For me, playing national team football is more
important than playing for the club and so players
have to show a willingness to sacrifice for the
national team.

"Players have to be of good quality and they must
also have a good mentality in dealing with matches
to qualify to play for the Black Stars.”

The Isreali, tasked with doing well at the 2015
Africa Cup scheduled for Equatirial Guinea said of
his philosophy of the game.

“I believe in attacking football, but I also
believe that you also need players who would work
very hard for the team so that the team scores
goals and as much as possible, does not concede
goals.

"So that balance has to be there so that the team
not only plays attacking football, but defensively
is strong.

“I need to analyse the players I have and their
strengths so I can devise a good system for them
to play in.

"I also have to analyse the opponent so that I can
devise a workable system for my players. So I will
not stick with just one tactical plan for the
team.”

He hinted at hinging his relationship with his
players on respect. “I would always respect the
players I work with, but they also have to respect
the GFA, the country and the people of Ghana and
that is how everyone will be happy.”

On the issue of selection, Grant said that, “Now
that I am coach of the Black Stars, it will be
easier for me to monitor the players at closer
range. Whilst I know of the players via the media,
the media will not influence my selection choices.
If a player is good enough, I will select him.

“If a player is playing in the local league and
he is good enough, I will take him. I will be here
mostly. If the local league was on, I would be
scouting from amongst the local players for
talents as well.”

Grant is expected to be at the helm until February
2017.

Source - Daily Graphic

... go Back