Overview
- The 22-year-old striker will miss Saturday’s Ligue 1 trip to Toulouse and be reinstated to the squad afterward, the club said.
- Emegha posted that he accepts and understands the decision, saying he must do better on and off the pitch and thanking club leaders for their guidance.
- Strasbourg did not detail the breach, but L’Equipe reported the sanction followed recent media remarks, including comments about thinking Strasbourg was in Germany and implying defeats coincided with his absence.
- Tensions around Emegha have grown since reports of a pre-agreement to join Chelsea next summer, with some supporters protesting links between Strasbourg and BlueCo.
- Club discussions with president Marc Keller, coach Liam Rosenior and sporting director David Weir preceded the decision, and Emegha remains a key performer with multiple goals this season.