Things are not going as planned for FC Nantes at the moment. After losing 3-0 at home to Reims on Sunday, the 14th in French Ligue 1 are only four points behind the relegation zone.
To make matters worse, a discussion broke out about coach Antoine Kombouare, who removed the Algerian Jaouen Hadjam from the squad for the home game because the practicing Muslim did not want to break the fast during the month of Ramadan.
After the game, the coach explained his view of things. “I understand that there is a controversy, but for me it’s not a controversy,” Kombouare explained that he respects the fasting of his six Muslim players in principle. “During the week, fasting people don’t have to worry about training. I’m even working on supporting them.” They get breaks in the lunch hours and if the training sessions are doubled, the players in question get more rest.
more on the subject
Fernando Alonso and Austrian TV presenter separate
“On the other hand, the rule applies that you are not allowed to fast on the day of the game. And those who fast anyway are not in the squad,” Kombouare emphasized that there is a clear set of rules within his team for everyone. The other five Muslim players broke their fast on match day.
“I respect those who are fasting, but they have to respect the rule I’ve set and it applies to everyone.” That alone also depends on whether Kombouare Hadjam is nominated for the Cup semifinals against Lyon on Wednesday.
more on the subject
Chelsea fired the Tuchel successor – Glasner on the candidate list
