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Barcelona Outcast Ezzalzouli Hints at Morocco Switch for World Cup Playoffs
Tuesday 8 March 2022, by
Is Abdessamad Ezzalzouli considering joining the Atlas Lions? A post by the Moroccan player on social media suggests such a possibility. Summoned in the past by Vahid Halilhodzic, the FC Barcelona player had declined the invitation, claiming to focus on his club career.
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli should join the Atlas Lions this month and participate in the play-offs for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Ousted from the group with which he hoped for a future, he took the time to reflect on his international career. Even if he has not yet chosen his sporting nationality, he seems to be leaning towards Morocco, due to a recent publication. He is seen wearing the Atlas Lions jersey with the mention "Soon". A way to force Barça’s hand or a real desire to join the Lions’ den? His participation in the double confrontation against the Democratic Republic of Congo will be a strong signal.
However, with the player born in Beni Mellal, nothing is really acquired. He had already been called up several times to represent Morocco, but he had chosen not to respond to the call. His career with Barça remains a priority, to the point that he sacrificed his chance of being recruited by the many European clubs that were interested in him.