Ex-Brighton midfielder, Enock Mwepu will be feeling like his career has been stolen from him, Fabrice Muamba has said. This is coming after the Zambian ended his playing career earlier this week because of a hereditary heart condition.
According to Fabrice, the youngster must just always remember the bigger picture after being forced to retire, because only those who are alive can play and enjoy football.
He added that Mwepu must also understand that his family and loved ones need him around.
His words, “He’s allowed to feel like his career has been taken away from him at such a young age,”
“At the same time, his loved ones need him around now. It would have been a lot worse if something bad had happened to him during a game of football.”
“At that particular moment, you feel like this thing has been stolen away from you without you having a say in it,”
“But at the same time, you’ve got to look at the bigger picture – this is not about you any more. This is about everybody who’s involved in a football club, it’s about the players who you’re playing with.”
“I understand the emotions and being upset but it’s better to be safe than sorry,”
“You hope he will get the support he needs.”
“I feel that we should give him the time and space to process everything. From there, if he ever wants to talk, I’m there for him.”
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