Morocco Squad Changes Before Brazil World Cup Match

The competition regulations allow countries to modify their squad list up to 24 hours before their first match. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi was thus able to bring in Marwane Saadane, Al Fateh player, and Amine Sbai, Angers player, for Saturday’s clash against the Brazilians. Anticipating possible withdrawals, these reinforcements were already training with the rest of the group in the United States. Meanwhile, Manchester United fullback Noussair Mazraoui escapes this reshuffle and keeps his place despite a recent shoulder injury.

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These adjustments compensate for the definitive absences of Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli. The Olympique de Marseille defender and Betis forward failed to recover from their physical issues in time to participate in the tournament. The coaching staff confirmed their exclusion Wednesday evening, a real setback for the Moroccan team which finds itself deprived of two major options just before starting the tournament of the most important football competition on the planet.

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