While many top sides will see some of their key players depart for the 2022 African Cup of Nations in January next year, Chelsea have b...
While many top sides will see some of their key players depart for the 2022 African Cup of Nations in January next year, Chelsea have been handed a personnel boost.
One of their star players will not be joining his national squad for the tournament, allowing him to remain at the club and be available for the January fixtures. Morocco announced their 25-man squad for the upcoming competition and Hakim Ziyech was not selected.
The former Ajax star is currently in international exile after falling out with his national coach Vahid Halilhodzic last year. The Bosnian was infuriated with Ziyech's refusal to play in a game against Ghana despite being passed fit. The coach has also previously complained about the star's late arrival for training sessions.
He said the player 'held the team hostage' and this breakdown in relations has led to Ziyech's continued omission from the squad since September.
The 28-year-old is a key player in the squad but the Atlas Lions will have to make do without him as his international career is now up in the air. The AFCON tournament kicks off on January 9. Morocco will play their first game against Ghana in Group C the following day.
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