Why Caleb Yirenkyi was deployed as a right-back against Austria - Otto Addo
Caleb Yirenkyi was deployed as a right-back on Friday night at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. According to Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, the move was driven by necessity rather than preference. Addo said, "In his club, he has played as a defensive midfielder. We are having problems at that very position [right-back]."
The FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Yirenkyi was fielded in a defensive role during Ghana's 5-1 defeat to Austria in an international friendly. Addo added that the technical team is still assessing new options, including recent addition Marvin, while stressing that midfield remains an area with sufficient depth. He also said, "At the moment, we didn't have enough options on the right side, and we have a lot of options in the midfield…that is why he [Yirenkyi] predominantly plays there."
Ghana's next assignment is against Germany on Monday, March 30, in Stuttgart, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 GMT. The fixture forms part of the Black Stars' build-up to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Otto Addo had to make some tough choices for the Black Stars' recent match against Austria- deploying midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi as a right-back. The coach cited squad limitations as the primary factor- but what does this mean for the team's strategy?
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