Gideon Mensah and Baba Rahman’s absence shouldn't be a problem for Black Stars - Charles Taylor

Former Black Stars forward, Charles Taylor, has opined that not having his first two options for left-backs should not be a problem for Black Stars coach, Otto Add.

The former Hearts of Oak player believes that modern coaches have normalized using right-footed players as left-backs; hence, the gaffer should adapt.

He asserted that Ghanaian coaches' failure to incorporate new ideas into their style is the reason for the sub-par performances.

"This is one of the things that affects our teams. No good coach finds it compulsory to use a left-footed player as a left-back," he said on Angel TV.

He cited Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, as an example, mentioning the Spaniard's choice of playing right-footed players like Manuel Akanji and Joao Cancelo as left-backs.

"Look at Pep. Sometimes, he uses Akanji as a left-back and Cancelo as well. Why is it compulsory to play a left-footed player as a left-back?"

Otto Addo named his 23-man squad, comprising 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 5 midfielders, and 7 forwards, on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Among the 8 defenders in the squad, Ebenezer Annan is the only core left-back, while Jerome Opoku is an option due to his versatility and being left-footed.

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