Abde Ezzalzouli
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Knee ligament sprain confirmed
Abde has had his knee ligament sprain confirmed as moderate following further examinations, with an unavailability of two to four weeks meaning he will miss at least the entire group stage, according to Hanif Ben Berkane of Foot Mercato.
Analysis: Abde's injury is a significant blow for Morocco heading into their World Cup opener against Brazil, with Bilal El Khannouss expected to cover on the left wing in his absence. The medical staff has informed Real Betis that they intend to keep him with the squad for now, hoping to get him back on his feet in time for a potential round of 16 appearance if Morocco advance from the group stage.
Likely to miss World Cup
Abde suffered a sprain of the internal knee ligament during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Norway and is expected to miss the World Cup, with further examinations scheduled to confirm the diagnosis and a three to four week absence anticipated, according to Hanif Ben Berkane of Foot Mercato.
Analysis: Abde's injury is a devastating blow for Morocco heading into their World Cup opener against Brazil, with the winger having been a key attacking figure in coach Mohamed Ouahbi's plans. Bilal El Khannouss is expected to shift to the left wing to cover his absence, with the Atlas Lions forced to reorganize their attacking options at the worst possible time ahead of what promises to be one of the most anticipated group stage fixtures of the tournament.
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