Eric Abidal stirred up controversy this weekend with his actions at AS Monaco. Despite not being included in the match squad for the game against Lille, the French defender chose to stay at home in protest against what he perceived as a “sporting choice” made by the coach, Claudio Ranieri.
Although Abidal was present at training the following morning, reports suggest that he faced repercussions for his decision, including a discussion with the club’s vice-president and coach. Subsequently, Abidal took to Twitter to publicly apologize to his teammates for his actions.
The situation between Abidal and AS Monaco appears to have been addressed internally, but the aftermath of this incident may still have implications for the player and the club moving forward.
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