Strasbourg suspend Dutch-Nigerian forward Emmanuel Emegha ahead of Toulouse clash

Strasbourg have suspended Dutch international of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Emegha ahead of their French Ligue 1 clash against Toulouse.

Having being suspended, the enterprising captain will not be available when Strasbourg takes on Toulouse in a high-stake league clash this weekend.

The decision stem from Emegha’s failure to abide by the values and expectations set in the club’s rules

“RC Strasbourg Alsace have decided to suspend Emanuel Emegha for the next Ligue 1 Match, this Saturday at Toulouse. This decision was taken after the player recently failed not respect the values and expectations set in the club’s rules”

“Le Racing reaffirms its commitment to its key principles of exemplarity and respect for the collective. Emanuel remains an important member of the team, who has always given everything on the pitch. He will be reintegrated into the squad after this match. No further comment will be made.”

Emegha was handed the armband this summer, following the departure of Habib Diarra to Sunderland. The centre-forward also recently made his debut for the Netherlands.

However, he has been the centre of attention ever since it was announced that he would join fellow BlueCo-owned club Chelsea in the summer. He was the target of severe criticism from the Strasbourg fans.