Isaac Babadi has put participation in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations out of his mind. As per VoetbalPrimeur, the 20-year-old midfielder had initially hoped to play for Sierra Leone, the country of his parents, in April and May. However, PSV head coach Peter Bosz doesnโt look to be cooperating, with a view to managing the young playerโs game time at club level.
โI think it was a bit misinterpreted,โ Babadi reflected on the way his countryโs attention was in the news. โOf course, in the event that I play less and hardly play, then there might be opportunities to leave.
โIn the past, you had that with boys who left with national teams in the middle of the season. But if the coach says itโs not possible, then I have to listen to that.โ
Babadi was then asked: โIs it still possible in May? So that you only miss the last league matches?โ
He responded, โTo play for Sierra Leone? No, I donโt think so. A lot will have to happen before I play there. I always wanted to give something back to my country, to be honest. Although I feel completely Dutch. Both my parents are from Sierra Leone, you want to give something back to them. Maybe I canโt do more than just cheer them on.โ
So far this season, Babadi has played 11 games in all competitions for Boszโs side. With six outings arriving in the Eredivisie, four in the Champions League, and one in the KNVB Cup, he has clearly shown a capability that his debut 2023-24 campaign hinted at.
GBeNeFNย |ย Max Bradfield
