Initial examinations conducted on Monday revealed concerning news for Ez Abde following his injury during the friendly match between Morocco and Norway. Reports indicate that the Real Betis player may have sustained a sprain to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, which, if confirmed, could mean he will miss the upcoming World Cup, as detailed by Radio Marca.
Should this diagnosis be validated through further testing, the best-case scenario suggests that Abde could face a recovery period of three to four weeks. This timeline would unfortunately preclude him from participating in the prestigious tournament set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, it does provide a glimmer of hope as it may allow him to return in time to join Real Betis for a significant portion of their preseason training, which is scheduled to commence on July 7.
The injury occurred during a chaotic moment resulting from a corner kick, where Abde was inadvertently injured after his teammate Chadi Riad fell on him following a tussle with Alexander Sorloth. The incident forced Abde to leave the field visibly limping, signaling the seriousness of the injury.
Abde has been a standout performer for Real Betis this past season, alongside teammate Pablo Fornals. Additionally, it's worth noting that FC Barcelona retains a 20% stake in his transfer rights, and with a release clause set at €60 million, several clubs have been closely monitoring his progress for months.
As reported by mundodeportivo.com.
