Manchester City's Yaya Toure has asked not to be included in Ivory Coast's squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone. Coach Michel Dussuyer has also left out Newcastle's Cheick Tiote, plus Siaka Tiene and Lacina Traore for the match on 6 September.
Dussuyer says Toure is still thinking about his international future.
"At the moment he's in a period of reflection about his international future," Dussuyer said.
"I met him in London and told him I was counting on him.
"He's a big player and the captain of the team. I hope he'll continue his adventure with us."
Toure said in March that he was considering whether to continue playing for the 2015 Nations Cup winners.
Dussuyer also explained the absence of several other experienced players.
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