INCOMING Chelsea star Emmanuel Emegha has broken his silence after being suspended by Strasbourg.
The Dutch striker, on a seven-year contract, has been axed for Saturday’s trip to Toulouse due to issues behind the scenes.
Emmanuel Emegha has broken his silence after being suspended by StrasbourgCredit: Getty
to an interview he gave during the international break.
made several comments about Strasbourg’s poor form while he was out injured, and even admitted he thought the club was based in Germany and not France before joining.
sister side confirmed on Wednesday that the newly-capped Netherlands striker will play no part in this weekend’s Ligue 1 match.
And Emegha has now responded to Strasbourg’s suspension on social media, revealing he accepts the club’s decision while insisting he meant no harm with his interview.
The forward was already on thin ice with supporters, who booed him following his agreement to join Chelsea in September.
But Emegha claims he has the utmost respect for Strasbourg’s supporters despite his latest incident.
He said: “I accept and understand the club’s decision to suspend me for this weekend.
“I’m 22 years old, I’ve made mistakes and I know I still have a lot to learn. And I have to learn from this.
“I know I need to do better and I will do better, on the pitch and off it, to represent the club. That’s important to me.
“I want to make it clear that I never intended to hurt anyone. Since I arrived here at 19, I have always given everything for Strasbourg.
“I’m proud to play for Racing and I’m proud to wear the captain’s armband. Everyone knows it wasn’t easy for me here at the start.
“It was a big challenge for me to succeed in Strasbourg. But I kept working hard every day to get there.
“Last weekend, when I stepped onto the pitch, it was the biggest emotion I’ve ever felt as a Strasbourg player.
“The applause when I came on, the kids cheering me during the warm-up, it truly moved me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
“I had a long conversation with President Marc Keller. We spoke honestly. I thank him for his advice. he knows how much I love this club and how hard I work every day.
“I also want to thank all my teammates and the staff, coach Liam Rosenior, sporting director David Weir and everyone around the team.
“They see me every day, they know who I am and how I work. Sometimes my words can be misunderstood, especially if you don’t know me.
“But one thing is certain; I have the utmost respect for Strasbourg, for Alsace, for La Meinau, for our supporters, for my teammates, and for the entire club.
“On Saturday, I’ll be behind the team like a supporter at 200 per cent.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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