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Hakim Ziyech left OUT of Morocco's AFCON squad after complete breakdown in relationship with boss Vahid Halilhodzic, who previously accused Chelsea star of 'holding the team hostage' by 'showing up late and refusing to play'

Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech has sensationally been left out of Morocco's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The playmaker is his country's most talented player but will not be involved in the tournament after a complete breakdown in his relationship with coach Vahid Halilhodzic.

Ziyech previously infuriated Halilhodzic by refusing to play in a game against Ghana, saying he was injured despite the medical team passing him as fit to take part.

Hakim Ziyech has been left out of the Morocco squad for the Africa Cup of Nations

Hakim Ziyech has been left out of the Morocco squad for the Africa Cup of Nations

The Chelsea star is regarded as the most talented player from Morocco but was omitted

The Chelsea star is regarded as the most talented player from Morocco but was omitted

Ziyech's relationship with the boss is broken and he was accused of 'holding the team hostage'

Ziyech's relationship with the boss is broken and he was accused of 'holding the team hostage'

He is also accused of turning up late and flatly objecting to calls to train with Morocco and those trust issues have seen him omitted from the AFCON squad.