Speculation surrounds the potential exclusion of Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, the seasoned striker from Bayern Munich. Coach Rigobert Song is set to reveal the squad on Thursday, January 5, at 11 a.m. during a press conference at the Fecafoot Technical Center in Odza.
Internal sources, as reported by Cfoot media, suggest that Choupo-Moting’s name may be conspicuously absent from the list, signaling a potential rupture in the player-coach relationship.
The Bayern Munich forward, present in the preliminary squad, allegedly engaged in behavior deemed inappropriate after failing to respond to a summons for the October rally.
This breach led to his omission from the squad during last November’s gathering.
While discussions are reportedly ongoing, raising the possibility of a reversal, the prevailing trend hints at Choupo-Moting’s exclusion from the upcoming AFCON.
The controversy surrounding his potential absence draws parallels with the contentious decision to exclude Michael Ngadeu during the World Cup in Qatar, raising questions about the selection criteria.
Choupo-Moting, boasting 73 caps and 20 goals for the national team, stands as one of the most experienced members of the Indomitable Lions.
Despite being 34 years old and not representing the long-term future of the team, his wealth of experience could prove invaluable for Rigobert Song’s squad.
The seasoned striker’s checkered season in Germany, where he managed only two goals in 14 Bundesliga games, may contribute to the deliberations about his inclusion.
As the football community eagerly awaits the squad announcement, the potential exclusion of Choupo-Moting adds an element of uncertainty and debate, echoing the strategic choices made by the coaching staff ahead of the continental competition set to commence on January 15 against Guinea.
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