Tunisia’s manager, Sabri Lamouchi, has expressed his disappointment regarding the absence of young player Louey Ben Farhat from the squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The situation has arisen from an incident involving a conversation between Lamouchi and Ben Farhat’s father.
According to Lamouchi, the father conveyed that it was too early for his son to join the national team, a revelation that caught the manager off guard and led to his irritation. This unexpected response has raised concerns over the player’s attitude toward national selection.
I received a call from Louey Ben Farhat’s father this morning. He told me it was too early to select him and he refused. I was shocked. I called Louey, he didn’t answer. I called his father back, he didn’t answer either. It’s a lack of respect. That’s the end of the matter.