Nantes Coach Der Zakarian Says Mostafa Mohamed’s Absence Is the Player’s Own Decision

Nantes coach Michel Der Zakarian has attributed forward Mostafa Mohamed’s continued absence from preseason training to the player’s own decision.

• Nantes began preseason training on June 24, and Mohamed has been absent since that date.
• Der Zakarian told Ouest-France that Mohamed himself decided not to attend training.
• The coach said the club will see what happens when the player returns.
• Mohamed also missed Nantes’ first friendly match, a 5–0 win over Fleury.