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Feyenoord drop star forward Hadj Moussa for lateness amid Saudi exit talk

Anis Hadj Moussa was left out of Feyenoord's squad for the NEC Nijmegen match after arriving late twice on matchday. Coach Van Bronckhorst cited a lack of focus, while the player reportedly wants a move to Al-Ittihad, which the club has rejected.

What it means

• Hadj Moussa, a regular starter with 11 goals last season, was omitted from the squad for the 3-1 win over NEC after being late for the team bus and a meeting.
• Coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst said the player is 'not mentally focused' and that he must choose for the team, even for an important player.
• The forward is reportedly keen on a move to Saudi club Al-Ittihad, but Feyenoord has refused offers as the Dutch transfer window is closed.

Model read

The absence of a key attacker, even for one match, signals internal disruption that could weaken Feyenoord's attacking options and squad morale in upcoming fixtures.

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