Wydad Casablanca's Injury Crisis Before Key Fixture
Wydad Casablanca is grappling with a significant injury crisis as they prepare to face FUS Rabat in a high-stakes match scheduled for today at the Grand Fès Stadium. The team's coach, Patrice Carteron, finds himself in a precarious situation just hours before the kickoff of the postponed 12th round of the Moroccan Professional Football League. The latest medical report he received has confirmed that key player Hamouda El Hanouri will be unable to participate due to injury.
Adding to the coach's woes, he is also awaiting updates on French striker Wissam Ben Yedder, who sustained a minor injury during the previous match against Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi last Monday. Unfortunately, the absences do not stop there. Alongside El Hanouri, Carteron will have to do without the invaluable services of captain Hakim Ziyech and midfielder Walid Sabbar, both sidelined with injuries. There are also doubts surrounding the availability of defenders Amin Abou Fath and Ayoub Bouchtat, further complicating Wydad's squad selection as they head into this crucial encounter.
This situation poses a significant challenge for Carteron, who must strategize effectively to field a competitive team against a formidable opponent like FUS Rabat. As the match approaches, all eyes will be on how Wydad adapts to these unexpected setbacks.
As reported by ar.sport.le360.ma.