Bakayoko dropped from Ivory Coast squad

Nouzaret left Corsican outfit Bastia at the end of last season to take up the post of Ivory Coast boss, but says that Bakayoko's recent behaviour has led to him not being picked for his country.

The Marseille man was upset that the players decided that Cyril Domoraud should be handed the captain's armband and refused to talk to the waiting media about the subject.

Nouzaret decided to throw Bakayoko out of the squad after his continual sulking, and was disappointed at his behaviour.

"I thought after one night it would be over, but now, it is not possible," said Nouzaret.

"Instead of saying: 'this armband is not a matter', he sulked again.

"As long as I will be coach of Ivory Coast, he will not come back in the team."

Nouzaret is preparing his team to take on South Africa in his first match in charge of the African side.