Crawley Town's summer transfer deal has turned into a nightmare for striker Muhammadu Faal. The 27-year-old joined the club in July, but less than three months later, he's lost the opportunity to play at the highest level in his career. Faal claims the club falsely told him he had failed his medical, which they later explained as a 'miscommunication'. He also says the club refused to alter the terms of his contract to meet English Football League regulations. The saga has had a significant impact on Faal's mental health, with him saying 'some days I wake up and I just think, I just don't know if I can do it'. Faal had been looking forward to playing for Crawley Town, having grown up on the Stamford Hill estate in north London, dreaming of a career in professional football. He had previously played for clubs like Enfield Town, Havant & Waterlooville, and Maidstone United, before joining Bolton Wanderers in League One. However, injuries and the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted his time at Bolton, and he was looking for a fresh start at Crawley Town. The club had announced his arrival on July 22, but it quickly turned sour. Faal says he was told by the club's football leadership that there was no room for negotiations on the finances, which was fine by him, given the money on offer was more than he had earned in his life. But the contract issues and the club's handling of the situation have left Faal feeling disappointed and frustrated. Crawley Town declined to comment when contacted about the situation. Faal's story highlights the challenges faced by footballers in the lower leagues, where contracts can be unstable and the pressure to perform is high. The striker is now unsure about his future in the sport, saying 'I want to continue, but I don't know, every day is a challenge'. The situation has also affected his personal life, with Faal having to put his plans to buy a dream home for his family on hold. He had been excited about the prospect of playing for Crawley Town and providing for his family, but the contract issues have put everything on hold. Faal's agent had informed him of interest from Crawley Town, and he had seen it as an opportunity for redemption, having previously played in the lower leagues. But the experience has left him feeling disillusioned with the sport. The English Football League has rules in place to protect players from unstable contracts, but Faal's case highlights the need for greater support and protection for players in the lower leagues. The situation is a reminder that footballers are not just players, but also people with families and personal lives, and that the sport can have a significant impact on their well-being. Faal's story is a cautionary tale about the challenges faced by footballers in the lower leagues, and the need for greater support and protection for players.