Football : Renard is surprised by Hakim Ziyech’ decision

Herve Renard, the football manager of the Moroccan national team is surprised by the decision taken by the Dutch-born Moroccan footballer Hakim Ziyech, the BBC reports.

Speaking to the British media, the French coach still does not understand why Ziyech rejected joining the Moroccan team to participate to the two upcoming games.

«He deserved a call-up from Morocco based on his Europa League performances. But he's not here and I can't tell you why», stated Renard who sent a call for the Ajax player who expressed before that  «he would never play under Herve Renard».

«If you wish to know why he doesn't want to work with me, you will have to ask him directly. I am not going to talk about it in the media. I respect Hakim's decision to reject this latest call-up but I do believe he is making a very big mistake. The ball is now in his court», the coach told the same source.

24-year-old player was not called to join Morocco's preliminary squad for this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. He later refused a call-up to replace the injured Youness Benhanda.

For the record, The Moroccan national team headed by Herve Renard will play today Wednesday 31st of May a friendly against the Dutch team in Agadir. The Montakhab is also set to play against Cameroon on the 10th of June in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.