Samir Nasri was absent during the match against the Netherlands as part of FIFA Day on March 5 due to his exclusion from the squad. Following Manchester City’s elimination in the Champions League round of 16 by FC Barcelona, Nasri addressed the matter, stating, “The best response is not here, facing the media, but on the pitch by performing well, attempting to give the coach selection headaches,” as he spoke to beIN Sports cameras. He continued, “Afterwards, we will see; we will respect his decision regardless of the outcome… I have come a long way, and I still have much to achieve to be included in the squad. Of course, rumors bother me. If anyone has anything to say to me, they should come forward and speak to me directly. Let me make it clear: ‘yes, I am not selected for this or that reason.'”
MANCHESTER CITY: NASRI EXPLAINS HIS ABSENCE AGAINST THE NETHERLANDS
