The Moroccan national team is closely monitoring the recovery progress of Noussair Mazraoui, the Bayern Munich player who has been sidelined due to a calf injury, missing the initial two matches for the Atlas Lions in the ongoing CAN 2023 against Tanzania and DR Congo.
As Mazraoui engages in individual training sessions, Le Site info reports that a decision regarding his participation in the upcoming fixture against Zambia will hinge on the outcome of the final training session scheduled for Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.
While the medical staff is committed to expediting his rehabilitation, they remain cautious, ensuring that the player receives adequate time for a complete recovery from the injury.
Coach Walid Regragui is unlikely to include Mazraoui in the starting lineup against Zambia, considering the ongoing rehabilitation process.
In his absence, Regragui has alternative options in Yahya Attiat Allah or Mohamed Chibi.
Noussair Mazraoui’s calf injury had been a pre-existing concern. Ahead of the AFCON commencement, Christophe Baudot, the Lions’ team doctor, had previously communicated that the player would not be available for the initial two matches of the tournament, affirming, “It will be operational from the 3rd match.”
As the decision looms, the coaching and medical staff exercise prudence to ensure Mazraoui’s fitness and readiness for the later stages of the competition.
