The tension between Vahid Halilhodzic and Hakim Ziyech is still as strong despite attempts to smooth out the differences between the two men. The coach is categorical and no longer wants Ziyech in the national team, while the Chelsea midfielder has indicated that he will only return to the national team if the coach leaves.
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech was not at his best on Tuesday during the match between Chelsea and Zenit St. Petersburg. Supporters lamented the performance of the Moroccan player, which, according to them, did not meet their expectations.
Bayern Munich has not had its last say regarding the Chelsea midfielder, Hakim Ziyech . The Bavarian club is also interested in two other players from the same club.
A few days ago, the coach of the national team, Vahid Halilhodzic, had invited the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to call Hakim Ziyech to order at the risk of resigning from his position as coach of the Moroccan team. A source close to the case indicated that the president of the FRMF has taken the file in hand to calm the tension between the two men.
The coach of the Moroccan national football team is very upset with Hakim Ziyech, and made it known during a press conference. Vahid Halilhodzic explained to the media the reasons for Hakim Ziyech’s absence and urges the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to take its responsibilities, at the risk of seeing him resign from his position.
Hakim Ziyech broke his silence to comment on the accusations against him by the coach of the national team. It was on his Instagram account that the player responded to his coach.
Vahid Halilhodzic spoke on Wednesday about the non-selection of Hakim Ziyech for Morocco’s next two matches against Sudan and Guinea. During the press conference preceding the last training session of the group, the coach gave the reasons that justify this much-criticized decision on social networks and by the player himself.
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech is one of the players not selected by Atlas Lions coach Vahid Halilhodzic for the two upcoming matches of the Moroccan national team against Sudan and Guinea. The anger of the Franco-Bosnian technician would be at the origin of this decision.
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech is among the players not selected by Atlas Lions coach Vahid Halilhodzic for Morocco’s next two matches against Sudan and Guinea. A decision that provoked a broad smile from the Chelsea midfielder.
Hakim Ziyech and some Chelsea headliners presented the English team’s third jersey on Thursday. A jersey with a particular design made by the American equipment manufacturer Nike.
FIFA reminds English clubs that have decided to withhold their internationals to order. The world football body has asked them that the players concerned, particularly Moroccans, be made available to their countries.
Covid-19 will not be the only difficulty the national coach will have to face. He could be confronted with the absence of six Moroccan players who play in Europe and who could be absent from the next gathering that starts on August 30. Their respective clubs are still reluctant to release them.