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Strasbourg Coach Criticises Home Fans Who Raised Banner Against Club Striker Emegha
Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior condemned a minority of fans for booing captain Emanuel Emegha over his transfer to Chelsea, emphasizing the player's strong performance and leadership.
- On Friday, Strasbourg confirmed Emanuel Emegha, 22, will stay at Strasbourg this season before transferring to Chelsea next year, according to Chelsea's statement.
- A section of Strasbourg's home fans, hostile since BlueCo arrived two years ago, oppose the ownership group's multi-club setup, criticizing the transfer decision under BlueCo's control since 2023.
- During Strasbourg’s 1-0 win over Le Havre, supporters displayed a banner criticizing Emegha's future move and booed him; Rosenior said, `Emegha was very upset.`
- Strasbourg officials said the backlash from a minority of supporters occurs as the club enters a pivotal European season in the Europa Conference League .
- This summer's swap of players between the clubs shows the partnership between Chelsea and Strasbourg was used several times, including Ben Chilwell moving to Strasbourg and Chelsea youngsters joining on loans.
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Strasbourg coach criticises home fans who raised banner against club striker Emegha
Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior has hit out at fans who displayed a banner criticizing club captain Emanuel Emegha over his move next season to Chelsea.
On Sunday, on the sidelines of the Ligue 1 match against Le Havre (1-0), the Strasbourg fans gave a warm welcome to Emanuel Emegha. On the eve, the attacker and Alsatian captain had officially engaged with Chelsea, a transfer that will be effective on 1 July next.
'Unacceptable' - Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior condemns supporter banners targeting Chelsea-bound Emanuel Emegha - Get French Football News
Strasbourg confirmed on Friday the transfer of Emanuel Emegha (22) to Chelsea, with the deal effective from 1st July. However the announcement did not sit well with the club’s supporters, who were outraged that the future of their striker and captain was already decided – especially given that the transaction is to fellow BlueCo side Chelsea.At Strasbourg’s 1-0 win over Le Havre on Sunday, supporters from the club’s Ultra Boys group displayed a …
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