Waleed Rekraki, the coach of the Moroccan national team, is closely monitoring the situation of Sofyan Amrabat, one of his preferred players within the ranks of the Lions.
Amrabat finds himself in a complex situation with his club Manchester United, where he is currently playing on loan from Fiorentina until the end of the current season.
The midfielder has not been a regular starter for the Red Devils, and when he does play, he often features as a left-back despite his proficiency in midfield.
Amrabat was one of the stars of the Moroccan national team in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where the Lions achieved a historic fourth-place finish.
In a recent match against local rivals Manchester City, Amrabat came on as a substitute but delivered a poor performance, significantly contributing to City’s third goal in their 3-1 victory.
Reports suggest that Manchester United is hesitant to activate the purchase option for Amrabat, and his stock has also declined at his parent club Fiorentina.
Amrabat failed to replicate his usual form in the recent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, where he was sent off in a match against South Africa, which ended in a 2-0 defeat for Morocco in the round of 16.
Several players, including Nabil El Aynaoui, Amir Richards, and Osama El Azouzi, are vying for Amrabat’s position in the Atlas Lions squad, raising concerns for Rekraki ahead of upcoming fixtures.
