(Reuters) - Algerian defender Jaouen Hadjam was dropped from Nantes squad before their defeat by Stade de Reims in Ligue 1 on Sunday after insisting on not breaking his Ramadan fast, his manager Antoine Kombouare said.
"Jaouen? There is no controversy. Those who fast, I support them... On matchdays, you should not fast," Kombouare told a news conference after their 3-0 home defeat.
Local reports said the 20-year-old agreed only to break his fast in away matches. The holy period of Ramadan will end on April 20.France-born Hadjam decided last month to represent Algeria, and played in their 1-0 victory over Niger.
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