War of words and wit continue between Mikel Obi and the management of Trabzonspor, the Turkish club he left over disagreement on coronavirus restrictions.
The team want matches to continue but he insists they should suspend such as a precautionary measure against the pandemic.
They had o mart mutually.
Mikel on Thursday blasted the club Chairman, Ahmed Agaoglu allegedly for saying that the Turkish football league should continue if not there will be an increase in divorce cases in Turkey and the Turkish club, who are top of the league have now responded to Mikel.
But the team said Mikel’s position was wrong, saying he left against common sense.
“Mikel’s claim regarding our club does not reflect the truth. As Trabzonspor Club, we have taken all our precautions against Covid-19 in a short time,” Trabzonspor said in a statement to Trabzon based website 61saat.com on Saturday.
“In line with the information provided by the Ministry of Health, our club’s health committee informed our players. Facilities, fields and our stadium was disinfected. Restrictions were introduced to the facilities, including footballers’ own guests. Staff members were also told to work from home in line with the social distance understanding.”
“Mikel, unfortunately, preferred to go in spite of these precautions and common sense.
“Mikel said he wanted to be with his family in England.”
