Alan Curbishley has revealed that Julien Faubert asked him to issue a statement clarifying comments he made during a recent interview.
The French winger, now back in action after several months on the treatment table was alleged to have criticised Curbishley's training methods in a recent interview with French station RMC.Several media sources - SkySports and several tabloids included - lifted extracts from the interview including comments Faubert made regarding the game in England and how it was weighted more towards the physical - as opposed to tactical - side whilst intimating that these were critical of Curbishley (which they clearly weren't).
Talking after yesterday's draw with Birmingham, Curbishley revealed that Faubert came to see him in midweek immediately after the articles were published.
"The thing about Julien is that he speaks very good English," said Curbishley. "As soon as he saw the situation he came and saw me and wanted to issue a statement.
"He's only been with us for five-and-a-half months and has ony been with the first team for the last two weeks! But never mind."
Faubert came on as a second half substitute in yesterday draw, playing the last half-hour.
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