Ghana coach Otto Addo has disclosed he conducted individual coaching sessions with defender Gideon Mensah to address defensive lapses during the recent World Cup qualifiers.
Despite Ghana taking four points from two games, Mensah's performances drew heavy criticism, prompting direct intervention from the manager.
"After the Chad game we had some talks," Addo revealed, demonstrating his detailed approach to player development. He pinpointed the issue as overcomplication, telling Mensah he "didn't need to complicate things" in high-risk areas of the pitch.
This personalized approach appears to have yielded immediate dividends, as Addo was quick to praise Mensah's significantly improved defensive work in the subsequent victory over Mali.
This highlights Addo's man-management style and his willingness to provide specific, public support to players under pressure, even while acknowledging their need for improvement.
As Ghana edges closer to World Cup qualification, such nuanced adjustments could prove vital in their final two crucial matches.
The Blacks Stars secured a narrow but important win against Mali sit top of Group I with 19 points and now need four points from their last two games to qualify.
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