Emanuel Emegha: Incoming Chelsea striker suspended by current club over conduct concerns | OneFootball

The striker is captain of the Blues’ sister club Strasbourg

The Dutch international, who scored his seventh goal in 11 games last week against Crystal Palace in the Conference League, will join Chelsea next summer.

But he has been disciplined by Strasbourg for his conduct ahead of Saturday’s trip to Toulouse.

It is understood that the decision was taken in part due to the comments Emegha made in an interview during the November international break, when he earned a first senior call-up for the Netherlands.

Emegha admitted in an interview that he thought Strasbourg was in Germany, rather than in France, when he first joined the club — remarks which are said to have not gone down well with the club’s supporters.

A club statement read: “Racing Club Strasbourg Alsace has decided to suspend Emanuel Emegha for his next Ligue 1 match, this Saturday, December 6 in Toulouse.

“This decision was made following the player's recent non-compliance with the club's values, expectations and rules.

“Racing reaffirms its commitment to the essential principles of exemplarity and respect for the collective framework.”

The statement continued: “Emmanuel remains an important member of our team, who has always given everything for the club on the field. He will be reintegrated into the group after this match. No further comments will be made.”