Christian Atsu has still not been situated nine days after the earthquakes which have devastated Turkey.
Christian Atsu still at massive after Turkey earthquakes
Atsu, previously of Bournemouth, Chelsea and Newcastle United within the Premier League, now plies his commerce for Turkish outfit Hatayspor. He’s been missing since final week. An enormous earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter scale has claimed the lives of greater than 35,000. Thousands others have been injured. The quake struck south-eastern Turkey, close to the Syrian border, early final week.
ICYMI: Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho makes insane EPL history for Leicester
Misleading stories on the whereabouts of Christian Atsu
Despite tentative stories final week that Atsu had been pulled from rubble and brought to hospital, the 31-year-old Ghanaian stays at massive. His buddy and agent Nana Sechere instructed The Athletic: “It has been nine days because the earthquake and we still haven’t situated Christian.
“I’m on the quake website in Hatay with Christian’s household. The scenes are unimaginable and our hearts are damaged for all of the individuals affected.
“During my time here we have been able to locate Christian Atsu’s exact room location, and we have found two pairs of his shoes.”
He added: “Yesterday we obtained affirmation that thermal imagery was displaying indicators of as much as 5 lives.
“However, I am told that the only real confirmation of life is through sight, smell and sound, and unfortunately we were not able locate Christian.”
Agent of Christian Atsu requires extra help
Sechere referred to as for extra help of their bid to search out Atsu. He mentioned: “This is a tough state of affairs and we’re extraordinarily grateful to all of the Turkish and international rescue groups, native civilians and volunteers for his or her efforts and response in rescuing survivors.
“However, we urgently need more resources, including a translator, on the ground. Things are moving incredibly slow and as a result of that many rescues are being delayed, and lives are being lost due to the lack of resources available to the workers.”
We’ll convey you extra information on this regarding story because it emerges.
ICYMI: How many points do Burnley and Lyle Foster need for promotion to the Premier League?
For extra insights, evaluation and love for the gorgeous sport, hit up James Freemantle.
Meanwhile, observe The South African on Twitter for up-to-the-minute information updates
