Moyes urges respect for AFCON amid player release dispute
Everton manager David Moyes says the Africa Cup of Nations is a major competition that deserves full respect from European clubs, Completesports.com reports.
FIFA’s move to delay the release of players until just one week before the 2025 tournament has drawn strong criticism from coaches and pundits alike.
Clubs and national teams have long been at odds over player availability for AFCON, and the issue has resurfaced ahead of the upcoming edition.
Everton may be without their Senegalese pair, Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye, for the duration of the tournament.
Both players are set to join the Senegal squad after Saturday’s match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
“We have to respect completely the Africa Cup of Nations,” Moyes told a press conference on Friday.
“The players will go to play in the tournament for their countries, and rightly so. It’s a great thing they get selected for their countries, and we hope they do well.”
“Obviously, I don’t think it’s something that’s ever pleased any manager at any club that you have to lose your players, but we’ve got them for this weekend, then we’ll wish them well.”
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