Guinea captain Naby Keita has found himself at the centre of a growing disagreement between his representatives and national team head coach Paulo Duarte following questions surrounding his absence from the squad.

The controversy began after Duarte suggested that several experienced players, including Keita, had not responded positively to national team invitations. The Portuguese tactician explained that he wanted to work with footballers who were committed and available to represent Guinea.

However, Keita's adviser, Thierno Amadou Makadji, has strongly rejected the coach's claims, insisting that the midfielder never refused to play for his country.

Makadji questioned Duarte's version of events, arguing that the coach had failed to explain what really happened behind Keita's absence. According to the adviser's account, the former Liverpool midfielder had initially been included in the squad, received his flight ticket and was only removed at the last minute.

The revelation has raised further questions about the circumstances surrounding the player's exclusion, especially considering Keita's previous .

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