By Ameenu Shardow
Youngster Christian Atsu insists he is well prepared to face harsh criticisms when his current impeccable form dips.
The 20-year-old Porto winger is basking in full glory after his impressive debut for the Black Stars in their 7-0 annihilation of Lesotho in the opening 2014 World Cup qualifier last Friday in Kumasi.
Atsu popularly tagged ‘the Ghana Messi’ scored on his debut at the Baba Yara Stadium with a well taken 85th minute strike and is now fast turning into the poster boy of the Black Stars.
The former Cheetah FC player who spent last season on loan at Rio Ave where he emerged the best player is however taking the flurry of praises in his stride knowing all too well they could easily turn into hate chants from the over-demanding Ghanaian football fan.
“For me it is also very important to be praised when you do a good thing and also if you do a bad thing of course they have to rebuke you,†he told GHANAsoccernet.com.
“For me what I am concentrating on is what is ahead of us, our game against Zambia and also the future.
“So with what they I saying, it should boost my spirits to continue with what I am doing.â€
Watch some of the highlights of the goals scored by Ghana in their 7-0 win over  Lesotho and interviews with Black Stars players.
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