Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has as soon as once more criticised Tremendous Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong.
The Englishman described the Nigerian as ‘insecure’, following the defender’s response to Deeney’s earlier remarks on his management fashion.
Deeney, a former Watford captain, had not too long ago taken goal on the Tremendous Eagles skipper after Nigerian gamers went on strike forward of their 4-1 victory over Gabon. The strike aimed to compel the Nigeria Soccer Federation to pay the gamers’ bonuses.
In response to the criticism, Troost-Ekong requested the previous Premier League star to return the Nigerian shirt he had given him throughout their time collectively at Watford. He accused Deeney of disrespect by talking to the press relatively than contacting him instantly.
Deeney has insisted that Troost-Ekong is overreacting and stated he owes no apology for his feedback.
“What did I say that’s not respectful? I stated precisely what he’s, he is an effective child,” he advised talkSPORT. “He gave me a shirt, sure, I accumulate shirts.”
He stood by his unique critique, asserting that Troost-Ekong is simply too light to function a nationwide crew captain.
“You understand what is going on when somebody tells the reality, it hurts,” he added.
“So, if I offend you Will, cope with it. Will, I do know you, if I used to be remotely disrespectful, I’ll do it the appropriate manner.”
Deeney, who by no means earned a cap for the England nationwide crew regardless of his exploits with Watford, instructed that Troost-Ekong’s remarks reveal insecurity, referring to the defender’s frequent point out of his caps with Nigeria.
He added: “You aren’t actually that safe your self. Chill, Nigeria gained, don’t discuss us, allow us to do the media stuff and also you do your podcast.”
