Moroccan Forward Batna Returns Home Amid Family Concerns
In a heartfelt decision, Moroccan international Merad Batna has traveled back to Morocco to attend to his father’s health, as reported by the Saudi sports newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah." The striker, who plays for Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League, received permission from his club to make the journey, highlighting the importance of family during challenging times.
This trip means that Batna will officially miss the upcoming match against Al-Khaloud, scheduled for Thursday as part of the final round of the Roshan Saudi League. His absence comes after he also missed the previous game against Al-Najma, raising concerns among fans about his well-being and focus.
During the current season, Batna has made a significant impact on the pitch, participating in 32 matches across various competitions, scoring 10 goals, and providing 8 assists. These contributions underscore his status as one of the team’s key offensive players, demonstrating his value to the squad since joining Al-Fateh in the summer of 2020.
To date, Batna has played 158 matches for Al-Fateh, netting 60 goals and assisting 43 times, while also receiving 26 yellow cards and two red cards throughout his career with the club. His performance has solidified his reputation as a critical component in the team’s attacking lineup.
As Batna focuses on his family during this time, fans and teammates alike will be eagerly awaiting his return to the field, hoping for his father’s speedy recovery and for Batna's swift return to the game.
As reported by hesport.com.
