Newcastle United fullback Emil Krafth is featured in a quite interesting interview featured by Swedish outlet Fotbollskanalen.
A few questions were enough for the player to speak about his future with the Magpies, the club’s new ownership, the chances of boycotting the World Cup in Qatar and the protest during the last match against Everton.
First speaking of his permanence at the club, Krafth claims he’s not clear on what the future will be.
“No idea actually. I focus on being here and now. I have a contract with the club and everything else that happens will happen, there is nothing I can influence. I have a contract with Newcastle and if something happens this summer, I will have to take it then,” Krafth told Fotbollskanalen.
Krafth was asked about the takeover at Newcastle United. He claimed this is not something the players should be focused on, saying they’re only there to play football.
“I do not think it’s something that we, football players, focus on. We’re more there to play football. The second is over our heads. A lot of bad things happen in many places, just look at Ukraine and Qatar. As a player, you just try to think about what you are there to do.”
Asked if there are instructions from Newcastle United regarding commenting on those issues, he denied it.
“I guess they have not said anything to us. You can answer what you want. I try to focus on football.
“I do not think players focus on who owns clubs. We’re there to play football and do our thing.”
Speaking of the World Cup in Qatar, the fullback once again claimed it’s not the players who should be concerned about boycotting the competition or not, as this is more of a government issue.
“I do not think it is a question mainly for football players. First and foremost, it is a matter for the Swedish government, which is trading with Qatar. This is where it starts.”
Regarding the fan who tied himself to the post during Newcastle’s match against Everton, Krafth claims the players hardly had time to process what was happening.
“Of course it was a shock when he came in and fastened himself. No one was prepared for that. And no one saw it, because he was fast.
“It takes a millisecond, so anyone can really get over it. I barely had time to react because I was so into the match. It goes fast and some things you just cannot stop.”
