In the build up to release of the black stars squad, there were tensions around the list when it came to light that Crystal Palace midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp has been excluded.
At the ceremony of the release of the black stars squad Otto Addo was asked about how he was able to pick other players over Joseph Painstil and Schlupp since they are arguably the in form Ghanaian players recently.
Here is his response………
I will prefer not to speak about these things for sentimental reasons. He further added that he has spoken privately to Schlupp and Painstil and does not feel the need to discuss this reasons publicly based on principles
