It’s been a busy week for Arthur Masuaku, the talented Congolese full-back from Besiktas. Between call in selection, injury and rant, the player does not lack action.
First of all, Masuaku received the call from Sébastien Desabre to join the Congolese selection during the September rally. Considered one of the team’s executives, he is among the eight defenders selected to face Sudan in a crucial match for CAN 2023 qualification.
However, the joy of his call-up was tarnished by injury in the Europa League Conference game against Dynamo Kyiv. Indeed, Masuaku had to leave the field at half-time due to pain in the biceps femoris. The duration of his absence has not yet been determined, but it is a blow for the player and his club.
Unfortunately, the problems don’t end there for Masuaku. Controversial remarks made by Dynamo Kyiv coach Mircea Lucescu sparked the player’s indignation. In a press conference, Lucescu said his team had faced an “African national team” and not Besiktas, referring to the ethnic diversity of the opposing players.
This racist comment deeply affected Masuaku, who reacted on social networks by questioning the acceptance of this kind of statement. The 29-year-old is particularly sensitive to issues of racism and regularly campaigns against discriminatory behavior in football.
This busy week highlights Masuaku’s personality, both talented on the pitch and committed off it. His injury and the controversy around Lucescu’s remarks should not taint his determination to defend the colors of Congo and to fight against racism in football.
In conclusion, the week has been eventful for Arthur Masuaku, between appeal in selection, injury and rant against controversial remarks