After having abandoned the French women's team after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Hervé Renard was appointed coach of Saudi Arabia in place of Roberto Mancini last October. A position he occupies for the second time after a first passage between 2019 and 2023.
Before that, the 56 -year -old French technician has notably officiated on the bench of the Moroccan selection. At that time, Hervé Renard was scrambled with the team's star, Hakim Ziyech. So much so that the former LOSC coach had decided not to select the 32 -year -old winger for CAN 2017.
In a podcast of The team “Africa Football Club”, Hervé Renard recognized his responsibility in this story. He spoke of a misunderstanding and a lack of communication, which led by a ” error From him.
Renard: “Today, I assume my share of error”
“” At the time, Ziyech injured a Tuesday in selection, then he replayed with his club on Saturday. I did not accept it, and I reacted too rigidly. Whether I was right or wrong, it was not the most important. Today, I assume my share of error. I cannot exercise this profession in a climate of permanent conflict “He said.
To reconcile the two men, the intervention took the president of the Moroccan federation, Fouzi Lekjaa. The latter organized a discreet meeting in Amsterdam between Renard and Ziyech. And it has changed everything. “” We met in Amsterdam. I listened to Hakim, and in five minutes, everything was settledsaid the ex-selection of the Atlas Lions. This meeting was decisive. Therefore, our communication has become fluid and constructive. »»
