It is difficult to get replacements for injured players - Otto Addo ahead of South Korea friendly game

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has admitted the difficulties in preparing for their friendly game against South Korea due to the multiple injuries.

19 players are currently available for the game after Francis Abu, Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Salisu have been ruled out of the game due to various degrees of injuries.

Abu underwent successful ankle surgery after fracturing two bones during the clash with Japan in the Kirin Cup last Friday.

Meanwhile, Salisu and Semenyo have also left camp to return to their clubs after sustaining ligament sprain injuries.

Speaking ahead of the game, Addo said, “We were facing some difficulties through some injured players.

“It's also, to be honest, not so easy for us to get replacements because of visa issues. It's always not possible for us to get fast replacements. But we prepared very well.

“We are looking forward to the match [on Tuesday]. The last time we met them was at the World Cup, where we won, but it was a very close match. We are happy to be here and happy to have this possibility to play against South Korea," he added.

Ghana face South Korea on Tuesday, November 18, to wrap up preparations for 2025 ahead of next year’s World Cup.