It appears that Evian has encountered an issue with five of its African players who were absent from training unexpectedly. The players in question—Jonathan Mensah and Mohamed Rabiu from Ghana, Saber Khlifa from Tunisia, Cédric Mongongu from Congo, and Djakaridja Koné from Burkina Faso—are reportedly preparing for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and were not expected to miss training.
The club has a deadline of January 5 to release these players for their international duties in the CAN. The situation suggests that the absence was not pre-arranged or communicated in advance, leading to a potential disciplinary action or discussion between the players and the club.
It’s common for players to join their national teams for continental competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations, but communication and coordination with the club are typically expected to avoid disruptions to the team’s training and matches. Evian will likely address this issue internally and decide on the appropriate course of action regarding the players’ absence from training.
