Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah has defended his decision to play midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah at the left back position for the Black Stars at the Brazil 2014 World Cup.
Pundits have questioned the Appiahââ¬â¢s decision to field Asamoah at left back, noting that his absence in midfield restricted the Black Stars attacking options at the World Cup in Brazil.
But in a press conference organised by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in Accra Wednesday, Appiah stressed that Asamoah was an attacking threat even in his left back role.
He said: ââ¬ÅHe attacked so well in the left back role and defended so well as well.
ââ¬ÅHe gives a lot of options in terms of attacking for us. Whenever he goes forward, he is able to give an impact.ââ¬
Lauding Asamoahââ¬â¢s performance in that role, Appiah said, ââ¬Åit was difficult for strikers to go past himââ¬.
ââ¬ÅWe had other options in midfield thatââ¬â¢s why I decided that Kwadwo should be at left back, and to me he did so well,â⬠he added.
Source: Graphic