Andre Ayew dismisses fears over his Marseille form

Posted On Monday, 29th October 2012

Andre Ayew insists he is not bothered about his patchy form for Marseille

By Patrick Akoto

Andre Ayew has dismissed concerns about his form for French giants Olympique Marseille this season.

The Ghanaian international was one of the standout players for Marseille last season but has not been at his best this term.

That could however be attributed to the fact that he recently recovered from an operation to fix his problematic shoulder injury that he picked up during the 2012 African Cup of Nations held in Gabon and Equitorial Guinea.

Marseille legend Christopher Dugarry questioned his commitment to the title ambitions of the club last week but the former Ghana Under-20 star insists he is not bothered by such criticisms.

“I scored three in the Europa League but the most important goals are not forthcoming,” Ayew said

I’ve found my rhythm and my physical condition is good so I’m happy with my progress since since the beginning of the season even though I am still lacking a bit.

“A goal for me could do a lot of good but what matters for me most is that the team wins.

“I am not that much worried by not scoring, but if I have opportunity, of course, I would.

“The important thing is that we do everything to win three points. This is true especially after our big disappointing against Troyes (1-0).

“But we can’t criticize the players and say ‘you were rubbish’ on that day because that is not true.”

Marseille’s French Lique clash with Lyon was postponed on Sunday due to bad weather.

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READERS COMMENTS

Kay says:

October 29, 2012 at 2:59 pm

Dede, you should also understand that 2013 AFCON will mark your third Afcon appearance.
You need to co-operate with the coach to win this one which is highly possible.
No excuses this time because we have talented and hungry players than our last edition.
Your daddy was feared on the field of play by every defender in Africa, when are you going to slit defenders into pieces and score at will?
You are not getting any younger, Atsu, Jordan, Warris, Acquah and Yiadom are your kid brothers so set a good example for them to follow.
Where is your World Cup form? We need it at Afcon.

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dee says:

October 29, 2012 at 3:46 pm

Kwasiato^^ show some respect^^

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Fred B. Kyeremeh says:

October 29, 2012 at 4:01 pm

Point of correction:
AFCON 2013 will be his fourth.. He was at CAN 2008(Ghana),CAN 2010(Angola) and CAN 2012(Gabon & Eq.Guinea)
I totally agree with you.He is gradually becoming a a veteran campaigner in the team,together with the likes of Paintsil,Muntari,Mensah,Gyan,Kwadwo Asamoah and Annan who were all in CAN 2008. He should bring his experience to bear on the team.He is hugely talented and very committed in his game.With the support of all,he will surely attain greater heights for himself and Ghana.Wish him the best of luck and hope he gets back to form before the CAN.

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- Kay says:
  
  October 29, 2012 at 5:22 pm
  
  @Fred B Kyeremeh, thanks for the correction. How time flies, Dede has already played three AFCONS ? WOW!!!! bronze-medalist at 2008, silver-medalist at 2010, quater-finalist at 2012. The ultimate at 2013?
  Black Stars need the support and encouragement of every Ghanaian. Painstil, Muntari and Mensah may be playing their last AFCON, what would it befit their exits with a trophy?
  
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  - Randy says:
    
    October 29, 2012 at 5:30 pm
    
    The core of these players have been playing together since 2008, which should have translated into lifting the AFCON at the 2012 but we failed to take what was within our reach.
    What is really the problem? GFA has identified the problem as psychological, is it really true?. I hope Ghana will not choke this time at SA.
    
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    - Ghanaians are Zambia's best friends says:
      
      October 29, 2012 at 6:20 pm
      
      @Randy, you are asking what is really the problem? Answer, the problem is Zambia.
      
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tank God we are nt zambians says:

October 29, 2012 at 11:04 pm

man jx dnt bring yor self i tink u enjoy we insult yor savage country.go n coment on yor team cos dey wont even mak it out of da group stage!wise up niggro

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pablo says:

October 29, 2012 at 11:17 pm

This Boy has an obsession for perfection and is taking a toll on him. I like him as a player, follow marseille cos of him and jordan but he really have got to take things easy, should think of others as equally important in The team he plays. His progress depends very much on his team mates. Very important, no grudges against him

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Prophet of doom says:

October 31, 2012 at 12:16 pm

I see GHana losing !

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