Coach of Kwara United Samson Unuanel says Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) striker Gbolahan Salami is a good player with much experience, contrary to belief of the otherwise.

Salami was reportedly missing in 3SC's training at the start of the week and as a result saw his salary cut by half by management of the club. But Unuanel, who prefers to see the positive side of the player, says if a psychologist is provided to counsel and encourage Salami, he would give 100 percent on and off the pitch.

"Every player has their bad side. I don't think labelling Salami a bad player is fair enough. I have not had Salami in my team before but each time I play against him, he is a big threat to every defense. He gives his best on the pitch at all times. He is a player with so much experience. If he has a problem, I think it is the responsibility of the club, we the coaches, the FA, the media and fans in general to help him overcome it, so that we don't lose his talent just like the case of Etim Esin," he told futaa.com.

Unuanel sighted the case of Italy international Mario Balotelli who was labelled a bad player in England, but became better when he moved to AC Milan and did well at the 2013 Confederations Cup.