Morocco World Cup Strategy: Ezzalzouli Recovery Plan for Finals

National coach Mohamed Ouahbi had the possibility to modify his squad up to 24 hours before the team’s entry into play against Brazil, scheduled for this Sunday at midnight at MetLife Stadium. He ultimately chose to keep the player on American soil. He will miss this first match, as well as the other group stage matches against Scotland on June 20 and Haiti on June 25.

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This decision follows medical examinations conducted by the Moroccan staff. The winger suffers from a sprain of the internal lateral ligament of the right knee, an injury requiring rest estimated between two and four weeks. Faced with this diagnosis deemed not serious, the Moroccan sports authorities directly contacted Real Betis Balompié to inform them that their player would remain focused with the rest of the group.

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The player’s misfortune dates back to last weekend during a friendly match played against Norway. He left the field in pain after his teammate Chadi Riad, jostled by Alexander Sorloth, fell on him. Now being treated with extreme precautions, the international hopes that the Lions of the Atlas will reach the unprecedented round of 16 which begins on June 28. In case of a run to the final, he would extend his stay in America until July 19.