New Aston Villa manager Remi Garde has banned the speaking of French at the club, despite the club signing four players from Ligue 1 in the summer.
Jordan Amavi, Jordan Ayew, Jordan Veretout and Idrissa Gueye all came in from France in the transfer window.
French man Garde, 49, was appointed on a three-and-a-half-year dealà to replace the sacked Tim Sherwood on Monday.
ââ¬ÅThey have to learn English quickly. I donââ¬â¢t want anybody speaking French in the dressing room,â⬠said Garde.
Rudy Gestede and Charles Nââ¬â¢Zogbia were both born in France, while squad members Philippe Senderos and Carlos Sanchez both speak French.
ââ¬ÅIt is very important we understand each other,â⬠added Garde. ââ¬ÅItââ¬â¢s also important that the English players speak slowly sometimes at the beginning. Everyone has to make an effort.â⬠Villa have won just once this season â⬓ on the opening day against Bournemouth â⬓ and suffered seven straight defeats.
They lie bottom of the Premier League table with four points from 11 games.
ââ¬ÅI think the current level of the table doesnââ¬â¢t reflect the level of the team,ââ¬Garde told the clubââ¬â¢s website.
ââ¬ÅThe situation at the moment is very difficult for everybody. I have watched a lot of the games they have played since the start of the season.
ââ¬ÅThe team is unfortunate at the moment. Hopefully we can pull together and improve the level. I am quite confident because there are some very good players in the team.ââ¬
SOURCE:BBC