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Morocco make two changes to World Cup 2026 squad
Key takeaways
- Real Betis forward Ezzalzouli picked up a knee injury in a friendly against Norway last weekend.
- Marseille centre-back Aguerd, who has not played since March after undergoing surgery for a groin issue, makes way for Saudi-based Marwane Saadane.
- The Moroccan delegation based in New Jersey declined to comment when contacted by AFP, but team captain Achraf Hakimi posted a message of support for the injured pair.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Morocco made two injury-enforced changes to their FIFA World Cup squad on Thursday, with winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd ruled out ahead of their tournament opener against Brazil.
Real Betis forward Ezzalzouli picked up a knee injury in a friendly against Norway last weekend. He has been replaced in Morocco’s squad by Amine Sbai of Angers, according to an updated FIFA squad list.
Marseille centre-back Aguerd, who has not played since March after undergoing surgery for a groin issue, makes way for Saudi-based Marwane Saadane.
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