After certain notable players were left off of Otto Addo’s final roster, the announcement of Ghana’s 2022 FIFA World Cup roster in November sparked a popular outcry.
Many people felt that there were a few names that were left off the team but deserved to be there and were baffled as to why they were not included.
Chris Hughton is the new manager of the Black Stars, therefore there begins a new era.
Although Hughton was part of the decision-making regarding the squad announcement, it is believed he will do things differently because the final decision now rests in his bosom now.
GhanaWeb put together four players who missed out on the World Cup final squad but would be key to Chris Hughton
Joseph Paintsil
Joseph Paintsil was dropped from the final squad of the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad. Ghanaians did not take it lightly because the player was on top form for his club Genk as many believed he deserved a place.
Paintsil reportedly had his differences with outgone manager Otto Addo and with Chris Hughton taking over, the player could finally get back into the team.
He is currently the most in-form Ghanaian forward in Europe and could be integral for Hughton.
Crystal Palace midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp was one of the players whose drop from the final caused a stare.
Schlupp’s manager vented his anger on social media, implying that his client would not accept any future call-up.
However, Chris Hughton, who spent all his football career and has spent a chunk of his coaching career in the UK, could reassure Schlupp and lure him back into the squad.
Schlupp is versatile and would be a great addition to the team.
Ernest Nuamah
Ernest Nuamah is a Ghanaian youngster who had a breakthrough in 2022. He made the provisional squad but could not make the final list.
Nuamah is highly rated and could have his breakthrough under Chris Hughton.
Ransford-Yeboah
Hamburger SV winger, Ransford-Yeboah was also one of the big names who could not make the final squad for the World Cup.
Yeboah switched his nationality to Ghana in June 2022. He was promising in his first few games for Ghana.
Chris Hughton could count on him as his quality brings a different dimension to the team.