Official | Emanuel Emegha suspended by StrasbourgGet French Football NewsWed, December 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM UTC·1 min readRC Strasbourg Alsace have suspended their centre-forward and captain, Emanuel Emegha (22), for the upcoming game against Toulouse FC.
Strasbourg did not specify the exact reason for Emegha’s suspension, but the press release reads as follows: “RC Strasbourg Alsace have decided to suspend Emanuel Emegha for the next Ligue 1 Match, this Saturday at Toulouse. This decision was taken after the player recently failed not respect the values and expectations set in the club’s rules. Le Racing reaffirms its commitment to its key principles of exemplarity and respect for the collective. Emanuel remains an important member of the team, who has always given everything on the pitch. He will be reintegrated into the squad after this match. No further comment will be made.”
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEmegha the subject of criticism
Emegha was handed the armband this summer, following the departure of Habib Diarra to Sunderland. The centre-forward also recently made his debut for the Netherlands.
However, he has been the centre of attention ever since it was announced that he would join fellow BlueCo-owned club Chelsea in the summer. He was the target of severe criticism from the Strasbourg fans.
He has also raised eyebrows with some of his comments in the media in recent weeks. “To be honest, I didn’t even know where that (Strasbourg) was. I thought it was in Germany, but it turned out to be in France. Well, I think everyone knows Strasbourg now,” said Emegha while on international duty.
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