Joseph Paintsil denies rift with Black Stars coach Otto Addo
LA Galaxy ahead Joseph Paintsil has dismissed claims of a strained relationship with Black Stars coach Otto Addo, calling the rumours unfounded.
Speculation about discord between the 2 emerged after Paintsil was omitted from Ghana’s squad for the 2022 World Cup, with no clarification from Addo.
Since Addo’s return for a second stint as coach this yr, Paintsil has had restricted alternatives, that includes simply eight minutes in complete and lacking some call-ups attributable to damage or private causes.
In an unique interview with 3Sports, Paintsil clarified the state of affairs, saying, “Otto Addo and I have a nice relationship, not as people think. He texts me to ask how I’m doing. I have no issues with him, and I know he has no issues with me. We have a good relationship.”
The 26-year-old had a formidable debut season in Major League Soccer, netting 10 targets within the common season and 4 within the playoffs to assist LA Galaxy safe the title.
