Strasbourg on Wednesday suspended striker Emmanuel Emega for one match for failing to respect the Ligue 1 club’s “values, expectations and rules”.
Strasbourg announced this decision. statement Although he did not provide further details, Emega said he would return for the next match.
“This decision was taken following the player’s recent failure to respect the values, expectations and rules of the club,” the statement read. “Emmanuel remains an important member of our team and has always given his all for the club on the pitch. He will rejoin the team after this game.”
Strasbourg travel to play Toulouse in the French league on Saturday before heading to Scotland to face Aberdeen in the Europa Conference League on December 11.
French sports newspaper L’Equipe reported that the decision was made following club captain Emega’s recent comments to the media.
In a post-match interview last month, after scoring twice in the 2-0 win over Lille, he hinted that Strasbourg’s failure to beat Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain this season was because he didn’t play in those games.
In a separate interview with Dutch media, the Dutch striker said that when he was offered to join Strasbourg two years ago, he thought Strasbourg was in Germany.
Emega, 22, had a good run last season as Alsace-based Strasbourg finished seventh, scoring 14 goals in the league. So far this season, he has scored four goals in seven league games and three in European competitions.
Strasbourg defeated Denmark’s Brøndby in the play-off, with Emega scoring twice in the second leg to advance to the European Conference League.
In September, Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior lashed out at fan criticism. Banner displayed Criticized Emega and urged him to give up his captain’s armband due to his move to the Premier League next season. chelsea.
Strasbourg have been owned by Chelsea’s ownership group Bruco since 2023.
A banner displayed in the crowd during a home game against Le Havre read: “Emega, a pawn of Bleuco. Change your shirt and return your armband.” Emega posted: instagram videos His decision to fly to London and sign for Chelsea reportedly upset Strasbourg fans.
Some of Strasbourg’s home fans have harbored hostility towards Bruko since his arrival.
The partnership between the two clubs has been exploited several times this summer, most notably when Chelsea sold England left-back Ben Chilwell to Strasbourg on a two-year deal.
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