Footballer dropped for refusing to break Ramadan fast as Nantes manager defends policy
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- 06 Apr 2023
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Algerian footballer Jaouen Hadjam was dropped from Nantes’ squad for their Ligue 1 clash against Reims after refusing to break his Ramadan fast.
Hadjam, 20, signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Nantes after joining from Paris FC in January.
The Algeria international has made nine league appearances for Nantes but was not included in the squad for Sunday’s fixture against Reims.
Speaking after the match, Nantes manager Antoine Kombouare confirmed that Hadjam was dropped after insisting on not breaking his Ramadan fast.
Kombouare, who has managed several clubs in France over the past two decades, is reluctant to pick players who fast on match-days.
‘I’m a coach, I put rules in place,’ the 59-year-old said. ‘During the week, there are no problems with players fasting.
‘I’m ready to help and support them if needed. We know it’s not an easy time. But on matchday, you should not fast, and those who fast are not in the squad. I don’t want them to pick up an injury. Read More..
