 Yakubu's struggles affected the rest of the team, says Southgate |
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has explained why Nigeria striker Yakubu was sold to Everton for �11.25m before the transfer window closed. Southgate pointed to a poor showing in the 1-0 defeat at Wigan on 15 August.
"Emotionally, he was struggling, and that performance at Wigan was below his own standards," the Boro boss told a BBC Tees fans' forum.
"When a player is unsettled to that point, it's time to get the best possible deal for the club."
He added: "That process was ongoing before the Wigan game - we decided not to take him to Fulham, and I think the team responded because of that.
"No one player is more important than a football club."
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