O left winger Abde Ezzalzouli, defender Noussair Mazraoui and left-back Anass Salah Eddine, all injureddid not participate in Morocco’s training session this Wednesday (10), in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, three days before the team’s debut against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup.
Abde, who felt discomfort in his right knee during the 1-1 draw in Sunday’s friendly against Norwayunderwent medical examinations to assess the severity of the injury.
O Betis player had to leave the field during the match against the Norwegians with the help of the team doctor and his assistant.
Mazraoui also suffered a shoulder injury, during the game against Erling Haaland’s team.
The absence of the Manchester United defender complicates the situation for coach Mohamed Ouahbi, as his replacement, PSV Eindhoven left-back Anass Salah Eddine, also missed recent training due to an injury.
Left-back Youssef Belammari, from Egyptian Al-Ahly, will be the only option for the position in the clash against Brazil, if Mazraoui and Salah Eddine do not recover from their injuries.
The “Atlas Lions” face Brazil on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jerseyand then play matches against Scotland and Haiti in Group C.
According to the Moroccan press, Mohamed Ouahbi decided to keep Ezzalzouli in the squad, in hope he recovers in time for the final group game against Haition June 25, or for the knockout stage.
On the other hand, defender Nayef Aguerd, from Olympique de Marseille, participated in training this Wednesday. He had been sidelined since undergoing surgery in March due to pubalgia.
