Black Stars goalkeeping coach Daniel Gasper says the technical team is extremely happy with the progress of Lawerence Ati-Zigi but insists any decision on his return will be made session by session and in the best interest of the team.
The St. Gallen goalkeeper hobbled off against Panama on Wednesday and was later replaced by Bejamin Asare at BMO-Stadium in Toronto. Ati-Zigi trained on Saturday ahead of Monday’s FIFA World Cup clash with England at the Boston Stadium.
Speaking to ghanafa.org Gasper stressed that Carlos Queiroz and the medical department are optimistic and a decision will be made at the right time.
“We’re extremely happy with his progress. It’s day by day. Obviously, this is a medical issue collaborated with head coach Carlos Queiroz, so we’ll take it session by session,” Gasper said.
“We’re optimistic, and the decision will be made at the right time. But one thing for sure — we always stress team above individual. Any decision we make is in the best interest of the team.”
Ghana has four goalkeepers in camp for the World Cup, a decision Gasper previously explained is to manage training load during Queiroz’s finishing and crossing sessions.
The Black Stars face England in Boston on Monday, June 22, knowing a result would put them in strong position to qualify from Group L after Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Panama.
Gasper added that competition in the department remains competitive yet positive with all four keepers responding well to the daily challenge of being better than the day before.
