Ghanaians have expressed their disappointment following reports that Charlton’ Joe Wollacott has been ruled out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after picking up an injury during the warm up of their 3-3 League One draw against Burton Albion.
The 26-year-old suffered the injury before kick-off and was replaced by Craig MacGillivray at Pirelli Stadium Princess Way.
The goalkeeper was included in the 55-man provisional squad for the global showpiece.
Coach Otto Addo is expected to name his final World Cup squad on Monday, but with the recent setback, he may consider other alternatives that were not initially in his plans.
Below are some comments from fans:
Wollacott isn’t special, he is only there because someone there has a share. [Abdul Manaf] Nurudeen is far ahead of him. – @Callmebaffour
Big blow for Wollacott who deserves to live the dream of playing at the World Cup. Had my reservations about him as our first-choice goalie but wanted him to be part of the squad. Too bad. – @PerezErzoah
Of all the players ruled out of the World Cup due to injury, it’s Jojo Wollacott that really pains me. Speedy recovery to all players who will be missing this Mundial due to injury. – @FrancisHemans1
I was willing to accept Wollacott’s injury as legit, but two goalkeepers? – @mash_233
It has to be juju. How Wollacott got hurt by this time. – @1realDX
Apparently, Zigi is better than Wollacott, but I’ve never seen him play so we can only hope. – @JaeBoogieee
They say Jojo Wollacott is ruled out of the World Cup, that’s Ghana for you. Juju work waah!. – @JrPhrimpong
He moved to Charlton to remain fit for the World Cup. Please Otto Addo and the technical team, can we take Wollacott to the World Cup? He can just be on the bench. – @nancybrewgh
ut Wollacott also doesn’t exude any confidence in me when he is between the sticks. – @KojoEyiah3
How can we take him to the Mundial knowing he’s a below-average goalkeeper? Among all the goalkeepers’ names, he was the weakest, yet someone still thinks he’s deserving to man our post. – @kwamebiggs
I was wondering how Wollacott was going to deliver in such a manner. I feel sad for him, though Danland must be considered at all cost. – @akomeahmessiah
Juju Money Stars. Sorry, Wollacott, but next time, be spiritual, strong, and fit before you accept any call-ups. – @AneroDenkey
Black Stars will open camp in Dubai on Monday to begin preparations for the tournament.
Black Stars have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
Ghana will take on Portugal in their first game on November 24 before playing South Korea and Uruguay on November 28 and December 2 respectively.
Black Stars will play Switzerland in an International friendly on November 17, before travelling to Qatar for the World Cup.
Ghana secured a 4th FIFA World Cup tournament having participated in 2006, 2010, and 2014 in Germany, South Africa, and Brazil after drawing 1-1 against Nigeria in the return leg of the final play-offs at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja to seal qualification on the away goals rule.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup takes place between November 21 and December 18, 2022.
Only three sides from the continent have ever progressed to the quarter-finals; Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002, and Ghana in 2010.
