Ez Abde's Injury Update and World Cup Prospects
Moroccan winger Ez Abde, currently playing for Real Betis, has been diagnosed with a "sprain of the medial collateral ligament" in his right knee, as confirmed by the medical staff of the Moroccan national team to the Spanish club. Despite the injury, Abde will remain with the national team as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
Sources from Betis revealed that tests conducted by the Moroccan medical team affirmed the initial diagnosis, indicating that Abde's knee sprain is of "moderate degree" and is not deemed serious. Consequently, the talented 24-year-old will continue to train with the national squad while monitoring his recovery progress. This season, Abde has been a standout performer for Betis, scoring 15 goals—10 in LaLiga, four in the Europa League, and one in the Copa del Rey—along with providing 12 assists across 43 matches.
Morocco's World Cup Journey
Abde sustained his injury during a friendly match against Norway in New Jersey, where he was forced off the field after colliding with Alexander Sorloth, alongside Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui, who also suffered an injury. The Moroccan national team arrives at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada as one of the rising stars in international football, following their historic performance in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where they became the first African team to reach the semifinals. Currently ranked eighth in the FIFA standings, the Atlas Lions find themselves in Group F, set to face Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in the initial round of the tournament.
As reported by montevideo.com.uy.
