Ralf Rangnick has urged critics to ease the pressure on Otto Addo following Ghana’s heavy defeat to Austria national football team in their recent international friendly.
The Black Stars’ loss has sparked widespread criticism of Addo’s tactics and team selection, but Rangnick believes the backlash has been excessive.
“Don’t be so emotional on Otto Addo,” Rangnick said after the match. “I don’t think if you had a different coach, the result would have been any different.”
The Austrian manager suggested that the outcome was influenced more by broader squad and structural issues rather than coaching decisions alone.
His comments provide a more balanced perspective as scrutiny intensifies around the Ghana coach, who is under pressure to deliver a response.
Ghana will now shift focus to their next test against Germany national football team on Monday, where Addo and his team will be aiming to bounce back strongly.