Rescue Team Intensify Efforts As Christian Atsu Is ‘Trapped Under Rubber’

Former Chelsea Football Club and Black Stars forward Christian Atsu is reportedly trapped under rubber in the aftermath of a seismic reaction in Turkey. The latter was first announced missing after his teammates were successfully pulled from underneath rubber early this Monday, but Atsu and Hatayspor’s sporting director – Taner Savut are now unearth with the search team revealing that they are still trapped, while intensifying efforts to rescue the two.

In moments like this, Sport is absolutely nothing in the face of such drama. Two powerful deadly earthquakes occurred in Turkey and Syria, which got up to 7.8 magnitude.

The earthquake caused significant damage and sowed chaos in the two countries. The toll is heavy because at least 1,500 people lost their lives on Monday and it continues to grow.

Many people are yet to be rescued. Among them, is Christian Atsu. The winger had scored a gorgeous goal in the Super Lig against Kasimpasa on Sunday, gifting his side Hatayspor all 3 points after the ordeal in the early hours of Monday.

Atsu signed for Chelsea in 2013, before being loaned to Everton and Newcastle. The 31-year-old is off the back of a stint at Al Raed. The wideman has equally played for Rio Ave, Porto, Bournemouth and Malaga.

There are other players in the league who are yet to get okayed, like İstanbulspor goalkeeper Ahmet Eyüp Türkaslan.