Galatasaray’s creative maestro, Hakim Ziyech, continues to be unavailable for selection in the Europa League, as he nurses an injury sustained during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
Ziyech, who suffered the injury during a clash against Zambia in the group stage of CAN 2023, has been unable to join his teammates in training since his return to Turkey.
Consequently, the talented playmaker will be absent from the Galatasaray squad traveling to Prague for the Europa League return play-off against Sparta.
Despite securing a 3-2 victory in the first leg, Galatasaray will miss the services of Ziyech, who has been a vital part of their midfield.
The vice-captain of the Atlas Lions has been engaged in individual training sessions to facilitate his recovery.
Galatasaray’s medical assessments, conducted upon Ziyech’s return, revealed a significant ankle injury, including an advanced sprain and rotation, tension and deformation of the internal and external collateral ligaments, syndesmosis of the left ankle, and bone edema in the ankle bones.
The duration of Ziyech’s absence remains uncertain, leaving fans and the coaching staff in suspense regarding his potential availability for the Atlas Lions’ upcoming gathering in March.
Morocco is scheduled to play friendly matches against Angola and Mauritania during this international break, and Ziyech’s recovery progress will be closely monitored to determine his inclusion in the national team.
