“The major players are here” – Otto Addo on whether squad for Brazil friendly is final Black Stars squad for the World Cup

The Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has disclosed that the majority of the players he plans to use at the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar are among the players preparing for the international friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua.

On Friday, the four-time African champions will face Brazil in France. Otto Addo’s charges have been preparing for the fierce encounter since Monday.

The inclusion of Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, and Mohammed Salisu boosted the strength of the team, and many believe a few changes will be made in the Ghana squad for the Mundial when the time is due.

Speaking to the media, the Borussia Dortmund trainer hinted that the door is still open to all Ghanaian footballers, although the majority of the players he intends to use will play against Brazil and Nicaragua.

“The major players are here. The door is still opened, nothing is written in stone.
 

Speaking on the friendly game against Brazil on Friday, he said, “I will not declare there is pressure, but this is the job as the coach; you always have to find difficult decisions.

“Also, let’s take it like everybody is doing bad; then it is also a difficult decision.

“This is the way we want to have it; we want our players to have success at their clubs, we want them to score but also to defend well, to play well, and have assists.”

“So, it’s not only about scoring. Surely scoring is the obvious thing for everybody but we are monitory all the players and looking at their performances.

“This is for us the measurement. Previous games, performance at their clubs, and they are still training.

“Also, our style of play, our opponent players, and what we need going into the game. The performances at the club is taking a big part in the decision-making.” He landed

Ghana will battle Brazil Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Oceane Stadium in Le Havre, France before taking on Nicaragua on September 27.