Injury Concerns for Morocco's Squad Following Draw Against Norway
In a closely contested friendly match held on June 7, 2026, Morocco and Norway ended in a 1-1 draw, raising significant concerns about the physical condition of several Moroccan players just a week ahead of their World Cup opener. The match took place in Harrison, New Jersey, and saw key players Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli leave the pitch before halftime, prompting worries among fans and coaching staff alike regarding their availability for the upcoming tournament.
Prior to the match, Morocco had already faced setbacks with the absence of Chemsdine Talbi and Nayef Aguerd, with the latter working hard to regain full fitness for the World Cup clash against Brazil scheduled for June 14. Aguerd's last appearance was back in March, and like Talbi, he aims to return at full capacity for this critical encounter.
Anass Salah-Eddine of PSV, who had played a substantial 65 minutes in a previous match against Madagascar, was also notably missing from the squad in the game against Norway. The head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, expressed growing concerns as the match progressed, particularly when Mazraoui had to exit the field, followed by Ezzalzouli shortly before halftime. Their participation in the World Cup remains uncertain, and the coaching team is anxiously awaiting updates on their conditions.
As reported by goal.com.
