08-07-2017, 09:36
A little concerned about the Chadli rumours of the moment and suggestions that Pulis might look to offload him.
First - the squad and team spirit is a significant thing and any player not prepared to be part of this does get isolated and can become an outcast to the rest of the players if they feel 'special' treatment has been given or the players seems to feel they are above things.
It's dangerous and a bad thing to not be part of the Austria trip regardless how unpleasant the regime might be.
But I did read that Chadli had discussed this with Pulis and had a personal fitness programme to follow which was accepted by West Brom and he will follow that and join the squad for the pre-season tour - so, really, is there an issue here or not?
The press seem to feel there is bad blood here which I had not previously detected in the articles I read.
First - the squad and team spirit is a significant thing and any player not prepared to be part of this does get isolated and can become an outcast to the rest of the players if they feel 'special' treatment has been given or the players seems to feel they are above things.
It's dangerous and a bad thing to not be part of the Austria trip regardless how unpleasant the regime might be.
But I did read that Chadli had discussed this with Pulis and had a personal fitness programme to follow which was accepted by West Brom and he will follow that and join the squad for the pre-season tour - so, really, is there an issue here or not?
The press seem to feel there is bad blood here which I had not previously detected in the articles I read.