)
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has slammed Ghana coach Chris Hughton for including Tariq Lamptey in the AFCON squad.
Tariq Lamptey was selected by Ghana boss Chris Hughton in his squad for AFCON 2023, despite the defender being sidelined since November 25.
Hughton included him in the 55-man provisional list to the ire of Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.
)
10:55 - 21.12.2023
FIFA Ranking: Nigeria end 2023 ahead of Haaland’s Norway, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Cameroon
FIFA has released the final ranking for 2023, and the Super Eagles are well ahead of their West African rivals going into next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.
De Zerbi goes to war with Ghana over Lamptey
)
Lamptey has struggled with injuries throughout the season, prompting his absence from international games in October and November.
The decision to include him in the AFCON squad has sparked criticism from De Zerbi, highlighting concerns over the player's fitness and readiness for the tournament.
"Maybe the coach of Ghana doesn’t watch the Premier League because I don’t know how much time we are playing without Tariq Lamptey," said De Zerbi.
)
"If he wants to play with Lamptey, I’m happy for Tariq, but he’s not available to play with Brighton so how can he play with Ghana at the AFCON?"
Ghana have been drawn in Group B alongside seven-time champions Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique.
Related content
)
19:52 - 22.11.2023
I forgive you — Man United's Harry Maguire pardons Ghanaian politician despite disparaging remarks
Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire accepts the apology of Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo and invites him to Old Trafford.
)
18:53 - 27.11.2023
Kobbie Mainoo: England and Ghana to fight over Manchester United wonderkid
Manchester United's Academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo has already played for England at youth level but is wanted by Ghana.
)
03:19 - 02.08.2024
Cristiano Ronaldo: 5 records held by CR7 that Messi can NEVER break
Cristiano Ronaldo will go down as one of the greatest footballers in history and there are some records set by the Portuguese icon that may never be broken.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)