Deutsch Promises New Enyimba Against Doma United, Warns Against Distractions
Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch believes his team can put their difficult start behind them and show a different side when they take on Doma United in their NPFL Matchday 3 fixture on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The People’s Elephant are still searching for their first league victory of the campaign after suffering defeat to Niger Tornadoes in their opening fixture.
Doma United will provide the opposition at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe, with Deutsch confident that his players have prepared properly for the encounter.
“I think that this game tomorrow will show a sign, a new face of Enyimba. For tomorrow’s game, we are calm for the game; the pitch will show this reality,” Deutsch told the club’s media.
The German tactician also praised the reception his team has received in Gombe, insisting that the players have enjoyed a comfortable stay without distractions from their immediate environment.
“We got good accommodation, good hospitality in Gombe; there are no distractions. But the only distraction that I’m not happy about is at home.”
Deutsch's concerns, however, centre on what he described as unnecessary issues surrounding the club, particularly discussions and reports on social media and in the wider media.
“If you see everything happening in the papers and on the internet, we can’t imagine the kind of power some people want,” he added.
According to the Enyimba coach, such issues could affect the mentality of the players at a time when the team needs stability and concentration.
“There’s a chairman there; you can cooperate with him and work. Because the distractions affect the mentality of the players.”
Deutsch also praised the club chairman for providing personal and financial support to members of the squad, including players dealing with difficult personal circumstances.
“But thank God the chairman is doing his best. He adds his own resources to make sure the players are well fed.
“He shows personal interest; those who lost their parents, he tries to boost their morale that he would take care of all those things. This is the kind of things we need, not selfish interests.”
Despite the issues he raised, Deutsch insisted that his players remain focused on their football.
“There are people with selfish interests around the team, but we are calm.”
The technical adviser also appealed to supporters in Abia State to unite behind the club and help protect the team from issues that could derail its rebuilding process.
“I want all the Abia fans to understand this. You cannot succeed without discipline,” Deutsch stated.
He urged Enyimba supporters to resist attempts to distract the team and reminded them of the club’s status as one of Nigeria’s most successful sides.
“I want Abians and Enyimba fans to stand up against those who want to distract the team because Enyimba is a very big team. I’m talking like this because I’m not happy.”
Deutsch further pointed to Enyimba’s continental achievements, stressing that discipline played an important role in the club's historic success.
“Enyimba are double CAF Champions League champions. The people who made this happen had discipline.”
With Enyimba undergoing a rebuilding process, the coach believes unity around the team will be crucial if the club is to return to its best.
“Now we want to rebuild the team, some people want to come to take over the team due to selfish interests. Enyimba fans should rise and demand an end to the distractions because Enyimba must succeed.
“For now, we concentrate on tomorrow’s game.”
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