The Ramadan period is conducive to regular discussions in football. The situation of a club speaks once again: the situation of FC Nantes. As a matter of fact, coach Antoine Kombouaré decided not to keep Algerian international Jaouen Hadjam for the match played against Reims on Sunday, April 2nd. From where ? The coach demands Muslim players to fast on match days during the month of Ramadan, but the left-back does not accept this. “I talked to them (Muslim players, editor’s note). We had a discussion. We try to make things work out and that’s how it is most of the time. It’s desirable for the players to be at the top of the weekend and the team to win.”He announced at a press conference on Friday, March 31, according to statements that included: RMC Sports resounded. On Sunday, April 2nd, at the end of the losing match against Reims (0-3), Antoine Kombouaré wanted to return to this issue. “I’m the coach, I make the rules”In the statements reported by, launched in the preface. Eurosport. “I support and help those who fast on weekdays. They rest when they have lunch, they don’t train when they have double sessions. On the other hand, I ask them on match days, they don’t.” “quick. I want to avoid injuries.”said the former PSG coach.
If Antoine Kombouare understands and “Respect” Despite his player’s decision, he assures Muslim players that he will not abandon the rule he has been applying for years during the month of Ramadan. “I’ve been coaching for twenty years and it’s the first time a player refuses to break his matchday fast. But it’s his choice and I respect that but I’m setting a framework. Everyone is assuming”, he finished. Despite this justification, many internet users protested his decision. “Karim Benzema, 34 years old, had a hat-trick while fasting this afternoon, what do you think of Kombouaré”, “If you notice that the player’s performance is poor, possibly due to fasting, you can argue with him, but there it is with bias and godfather mode ‘I make the rules’ Mr. Kombouaré your behavior is just discriminatory”, “Nevertheless, Kanté marched on Kroos, Modric and Casemiro in Ramadan”We were able to read it on Twitter.
Antoine Kombouaré: “I’ve been coaching for 20 years, I’ve always done that. There is no argument for me. I am a coach, I make rules, I have a framework. (…) do not fast on match days, those who decide to fast are not from the group.”
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