Pre-summoned by Vahid Halilhodzic to face Congo in the play-offs for the 2022 World Cup, Hakim Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui refuse to play again for Morocco. The two players came out of silence, by communicating on social networks, and each evoked “lies” and “false information” within the selection.
While playing their decisive play-off against Congo at the end of March with a view to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, Morocco will have to do without Hakim Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui. The two players have apparently drawn a line under the selection and expressed their opinion on social networks. Bursting in passing a controversy that had been simmering for several weeks.
The absence of Hakim Ziyech (40 caps, 17 goals) at CAN 2022 obviously did not go unnoticed since it was the direct result of a deliberate choice on the part of coach Vahid Halilhodzic. this band for two years and I won’t allow anyone to come and ruin it. The national team is sacred ”, had thus justified the former coach of FC Nantes. It is clear that it does not pass with the Chelsea winger, who has not played with Morocco since June 12, 2021, and who now refuses to return despite his pre-call for the match against Congo.
“Their actions prevented me from continuing to be part of the team”
He shared it on Instagram, in a long message where he first said ” sorry to disappoint the fans”. no other choice, he wrote, accompanied by a photo where he wears the jersey of the Atlas Lions. Although I have given everything to the team over the past six years, the leaders continue to spread false information about me and my commitment to my country. Their actions prevented me from continuing to be part of the team. I wish the team the best for the future. As a player, I focus on my club.
The tone is much the same with Noussair Mazraoui. The right side of Ajax Amsterdam, who has twelve selections with Morocco, is also opposed to an imminent return. no explanation regrets the 24-year-old player. I had never felt such disrespect. It was a painful moment for me. Despite all the lies about me relayed in the media, I remained calm and silent […] It was never my choice and I sincerely believe that I did not deserve it.
He also says that he has not had the opportunity to speak with Vahid Halilhodzic on this subject. “If the decision seems permanent for Hakim Ziyech, who recently assured that he would not return to the selection, she is only asking to change for Noussair Mazraoui.
