Ghana defender Daniel Opare has hit back atà criticsà who questioned his performance during their 2-1à defeat to the USA in their opening 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The 23-year-old came under the spotlight following his not-too impressive performance against the Yanks in Natal.
Many criticized the performance of the FC Porto new recruit and questioned Kwesi Appiahââ¬â¢s decision to draft him into the team after they suffered the painful defeat.
But the former Standard Liege right-back has rubbished such claims and wants ââ¬Ëpeople to open their eyesââ¬â¢ when criticizing.
ââ¬ÅPeople are not being fair with their assessment, because I did most of the work with Atsu in our first game,â⬠he told the Ghana News Agency
ââ¬ÅGo and watch the video again and you will realise my critics were wrong in my assessment.
ââ¬ÅI admit that there were some errors on my part, but I donââ¬â¢t see it as woeful as people were describing me.
ââ¬ÅI sincerely believe I put up the best of performance on the day, but it was just unfortunate we lost the game.ââ¬
He says heââ¬â¢s not getting distracted by the negative media reportage on him.
ââ¬ÅI am doing my work and thatââ¬â¢s all. I will remained focus and will not be detracted about what people say because we have a bigger task ahead to deliver in our next game,â⬠he added