Guinea coach attacks Ilaix; player denies rejecting selection

Guinea coach Paulo Duarte accused Ilaix of demanding the number 10 shirt; the player denies rejecting selection, citing medical advice.

Guinea coach Paulo Duarte expressed frustration with midfielder Ilaix, claiming the player demanded to wear the number 10 shirt as a condition to play. Duarte suggested Ilaix had rejected selection over the issue.

Ilaix's camp denied the accusation, stating his absence from the squad was agreed with medical staff and that he would never refuse to represent his country. The player emphasized his commitment to Guinea despite the dispute over shirt allocation.