Moroccan national team coach, Mohammed Wahbi, is working on the final preparations for the team's upcoming training camp, set to begin on November 9. The team will play two matches against Niger as part of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on November 13 and 17. Wahbi will announce the final squad list on November 5. The team's preparation is being impacted by a series of injuries to key players.
The Moroccan national team is dealing with a growing list of injuries, with eight players currently sidelined. The latest addition to the injury list is Elias Akhomach, a forward for Spanish club Villarreal, who suffered a muscle injury in his team's recent match against Valencia. Akhomach's participation in the upcoming matches is uncertain, pending further assessment of his injury.
Akhomach's teammate, Soufiane Rahimi, is also facing an uncertain future, although his club situation is not directly related to his national team status. Meanwhile, midfielder Sofyan Amrabat's club teammate, and fellow Moroccan international, Youssef En-Nesyri is not on the list but another midfielder, Azzedine Onahi is. In addition to Akhomach, other players such as Shadi Ryad, Youssef Bellamiri, Ez Eddine Onahi, Soufiane Rahimi, Ayoub El Kaabi, and Hamza Icamane are also injured.
The injuries have raised concerns for coach Wahbi, who will have to rely on other players to fill the gaps. The team's final squad list will consist of over 50 players from various leagues in Europe and elsewhere. Wahbi will have to make some tough decisions when selecting the players for the upcoming matches.
One of the players struggling with an injury is Soufian El-Fouzi, a midfielder for German club Schalke. He suffered a serious facial injury in his team's recent match against Cologne, resulting in a broken nose and a deep cut on his forehead. El-Fouzi will miss several matches, and his club has confirmed that he will not be available for the upcoming games.
The injury to El-Fouzi is a significant blow to both his club and the national team. His absence will be felt in the team's upcoming matches, and coach Wahbi will have to find a suitable replacement. The team's medical staff will be working closely with El-Fouzi to ensure he recovers fully and is ready for future matches.
The Moroccan national team will be looking to secure victories against Niger in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite the injury concerns, the team is expected to field a strong squad, with a mix of experienced and young players. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing to the tournament.
Key points
- Moroccan national team faces rising injury concerns ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Niger.
- Eight players are currently injured, including Elias Akhomach and Sofyan El-Fouzi.
- Coach Mohammed Wahbi will have to make tough decisions when selecting the final squad list.
