The medical team of the Moroccan Football Federation is set to conduct further examinations on Real Betis winger Ez Abde to assess the severity of the sprain he sustained during yesterday's friendly match against Norway, specifically affecting the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. This evaluation will be crucial in determining whether he will be replaced by another player or remain with the national team, known as 'The Lions of the Atlas'.
Medical professionals are hopeful that the swelling around Abde's knee will subside, allowing for a more accurate assessment of the ligament sprain's severity. Should the results indicate that the sprain is minor, Abde may be in a position to return to play in just over two weeks. This scenario would mean he would miss the group stage matches but could potentially be available for the knockout rounds, which are set to begin on June 29, just three weeks away.
Moroccan head coach Mohamed Ouahbi plans to wait a couple of days before making a final decision regarding Abde's participation in the World Cup. He is permitted to make changes to the squad due to injury up to 24 hours before the opening match, which sees the Moroccan team face off against Brazil on Sunday at midnight (Spanish peninsular time) in New York. Therefore, he has until the last moment on Friday to finalize his decision.
As reported by mundodeportivo.com.
