Angers coach Abdel Bouhazama sacked for inappropriate words and deeds

2023-03-08 14:50

Angers coach Abdel Bouhazama sacked for inappropriate words and deeds


Angers coach Abdel Bouhazama has been dismissed for inappropriate words and deeds.


"In the face of media pressure, Abdel Bouhazama informed chairman Said Chabane of his decision to resign as coach in order to preserve the club's image and the tranquility of the dressing room. The chairman accepted the coach's decision," Angers declared in a statement.


"Abdel Bouhazama always responded when the club needed him and we took that to heart. We appreciate his efforts, even if they didn't pay off."


In November 2022, Angers appointed 54-year-old Abdel Bouhazama as caretaker. Two months later, Bouhazama became the regular coach, aiming to assist the club to complete the transition. However, some remarks he made a few days ago caused great controversy.


Abdel Bouhazama defended his player Ilyes Chetti in the dressing room with highly inappropriate remarks, according to sources quoted by Ouest-France and L'Equipe on Sunday. sue. A source revealed to French media that Bouhazama told the players on the eve of the 26th round of Ligue 1 in the 2022/23 season: "Chetti did nothing wrong, we have all touched girls before."


After Abdel Bouhazama's remarks appeared in the press, the voices demanding his resignation suddenly became unprecedented. In the end, Bouhazama was forced to resign from the coaching position, and his performance in coaching Angers was fixed at 2 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses.


At present, Angers ranks first in Ligue 1 with 2 wins, 4 draws and 20 losses. It is inevitable that they will be relegated in the coming season. The last time they won was on September 18 last year, five months ago.