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Ghana’s Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has announced a substantial injury crisis, with 23 players ruled out for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against The Gambia on Tuesday.
Queiroz acknowledged that the extent of the injury situation posed considerable difficulties for his preparation strategy but emphasized that his coaching staff would refrain from citing these absences as justification for any shortcomings.
“We have lost 23 players from our primary roster due to injuries,” Queiroz stated.
In response to the challenge, the technical team has implemented structured protocols to address the disruptions and ensure the squad is adequately prepared for the qualifier.
“However, what is encouraging? We have established a system, combined with dedicated effort and strong organizational practices, that allows us to find solutions to every challenge within minutes,” he explained.
Queiroz emphasized that the Black Stars organization does not dwell on injury concerns or offer explanations regarding these difficulties to the fanbase.
“We do not waste time complaining. We do not spend energy making excuses or providing explanations to our supporters,” he stated.
According to Queiroz, the ultimate measure of the team’s success will be determined by how supporters evaluate their performance during the match.
“Supporters are not interested in these circumstances,” he said. “What supporters care about is whether we demonstrate readiness to compete and achieve results today.”