Ivory Coast: "Things must not be done haphazardly," Renard explains regarding Zabi

Hervé Renard, coach of Ivory Coast, explained why Patrick Zabi was not fielded during the match against Ghana despite his first call-up. He emphasized that his focus is on performance and group management, not player popularity. Renard chose to play Oulaï, Wahi, and Touré instead, delaying Zabi's debut with the national team. He stressed the importance of not rushing the integration of new players.