Saha 'not speaking' to Coleman
Fulham striker Louis Saha has told a French newspaper that he is not on speaking terms with boss Chris Coleman – and is quoted as saying he will do “everything possible” to leave the club.
The French striker was “appalled” by Fulham’s refusal to sell him to Manchester United after Alex Ferguson tabled an £8m (€11.5m) bid for his services.
Saha reportedly told Friday’s edition of L’Equipe: “I know he (Coleman) did not like what I said – he told me. We have not talked to each other since Wednesday.”
Saha, who has been one of the success stories of this season’s Premiership with 12 goals, was a largely anonymous figure as Fulham slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Middlesbrough on Wednesday.
And the former Metz forward suggested the simmering dispute is to blame.
He said: “Against Middlesbrough I performed one of the worst matches of my career, maybe this was no accident.”
Though stopping short of suggesting he will give less than 100% for Fulham, Saha remains convinced he is justified in wanting to leave.
He said: “I will not do anything stupid out of respect for my team-mates, who I really like, but I will do everything possible to leave. An offer like the Manchester one, even Coleman would not turn it down.”
