Cameroun camp in disarray

[okjazz]

JOHHANESBURG

Cameroon’s World Cup campaign is in danger of imploding after senior players asked coach Paul Le Guen to reconsider his team selection for their Group E match against Denmark today (Saturday at 9:30pm).

Cameroon lost 1-0 to Japan and Denmark were beaten 2-0 by the Netherlands in their opening games on Monday and both sides desperately need a win at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld stadium to have a realistic hope of making the second round.

Cameroon’s players are especially unhappy because Frenchman Le Guen omitted seasoned campaigners like defender Rigobert Song and Geremi and midfielder Alexandre Song from the Japan game.

"What we have seen in recent games, which we think is unfortunate, is that many young fresh players have been introduced into the team at the expense of experienced ones," midfielder Achille Emana told reporters on Thursday.

Cameroon, one of six African teams in the tournament, were expected to do well, but their chances now hang by a thread.

Emana said the young players had been asked to do too much.

"They cannot withstand the sort of pressure that comes with playing in big tournaments such as the World Cup," he noted. "That is why we are appealing to the coach to review the lineup for Saturday’s game against Denmark."

Le Guen has not spoken to the media since Monday’s loss and was conspicuous by his absence at Thursday’s news conference.

— Reuters　

[King Futcha]

is Emana serious?

[camex]

is Emana serious?

he is pleading for himself.

[Soccerfan00]

this world cup is probably the worst football event i have ever witnessed... too many complaints and excuses...

[Scipio Africanus]

Le Guen should be fired on the spot. What that man has done to Cameroun is criminal. Leaving out Song, playing Eto'o out wide. What da ...?

[ohsee]

Le Guen should be fired on the spot. What that man has done to Cameroun is criminal. Leaving out Song, playing Eto'o out wide. What da ...?

Nna, I gree with leaving out Song. Di bobo dey make mistake pass Yobo. But putting Eto'o out wide is baffling.

[yaya]

Le Guen should be fired on the spot. What that man has done to Cameroun is criminal. Leaving out Song, playing Eto'o out wide. What da ...?

Nna, I gree with leaving out Song. Di bobo dey make mistake pass Yobo. But putting Eto'o out wide is baffling.

I think he meant the nephew, Alex, not the Uncle, Ribobert!

[Makanaky]

Rigobert Song and Geremi should not even be in the squad never mind the starting line up. While I disagree with some of Le Guens decisions he is still the manager and senior players telling him who to select is a dangerous precedence.

[Field Marshall Ogolo]

JOHHANESBURG

Cameroon’s World Cup campaign is in danger of imploding after senior players asked coach Paul Le Guen to reconsider his team selection for their Group E match against Denmark today (Saturday at 9:30pm).

Cameroon lost 1-0 to Japan and Denmark were beaten 2-0 by the Netherlands in their opening games on Monday and both sides desperately need a win at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld stadium to have a realistic hope of making the second round.

Cameroon’s players are especially unhappy because Frenchman Le Guen omitted seasoned campaigners like defender Rigobert Song and Geremi and midfielder Alexandre Song from the Japan game.

"What we have seen in recent games, which we think is unfortunate, is that many young fresh players have been introduced into the team at the expense of experienced ones," midfielder Achille Emana told reporters on Thursday.

Cameroon, one of six African teams in the tournament, were expected to do well, but their chances now hang by a thread.

Emana said the young players had been asked to do too much.

"They cannot withstand the sort of pressure that comes with playing in big tournaments such as the World Cup," he noted. "That is why we are appealing to the coach to review the lineup for Saturday’s game against Denmark."

Le Guen has not spoken to the media since Monday’s loss and was conspicuous by his absence at Thursday’s news conference.

— Reuters　

None of the Songs were played?

[Makanaky]

JOHHANESBURG

Cameroon’s World Cup campaign is in danger of imploding after senior players asked coach Paul Le Guen to reconsider his team selection for their Group E match against Denmark today (Saturday at 9:30pm).

Cameroon lost 1-0 to Japan and Denmark were beaten 2-0 by the Netherlands in their opening games on Monday and both sides desperately need a win at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld stadium to have a realistic hope of making the second round.

Cameroon’s players are especially unhappy because Frenchman Le Guen omitted seasoned campaigners like defender Rigobert Song and Geremi and midfielder Alexandre Song from the Japan game.

"What we have seen in recent games, which we think is unfortunate, is that many young fresh players have been introduced into the team at the expense of experienced ones," midfielder Achille Emana told reporters on Thursday.

Cameroon, one of six African teams in the tournament, were expected to do well, but their chances now hang by a thread.

Emana said the young players had been asked to do too much.

"They cannot withstand the sort of pressure that comes with playing in big tournaments such as the World Cup," he noted. "That is why we are appealing to the coach to review the lineup for Saturday’s game against Denmark."

Le Guen has not spoken to the media since Monday’s loss and was conspicuous by his absence at Thursday’s news conference.

— Reuters　

None of the Songs were played?

My fren shrrraaap!

[naijaspurs]

Unbelievable that Alex Song didn't start.

[bunda]

low shot/cross across goal
thats more like it