The gifted winger from Bayer Leverkusen, is poised to rejoin the Moroccan national football team after an absence prompted by a family tragedy. Adli, initially part of the 27-man squad for the upcoming AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast, secured the team’s approval to temporarily step away from the training camp at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.
The talented player, boasting an impressive record of 5 goals and 8 assists in 20 appearances this season, received the heartbreaking news of his mother’s passing, compelling him to seek solace with his family.
This led to his temporary withdrawal from the preparatory activities at the Moroccan training complex.
As the Moroccan delegation landed in San-Pédro on Sunday, January 8, preparing for a friendly against Sierra Leone at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, Adli remained absent.
However, indications from Moroccan media suggest that the 21-year-old winger is anticipated to rejoin the squad on Wednesday, a day before their scheduled match against Sierra Leone.
This strategic return aligns with the team’s collective effort to provide psychological support to both Adli and Noussair Mazraoui, demonstrating the close-knit nature of the Moroccan football family.
The Atlas Lions, competing in Group F alongside Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia, will rely on Adli’s exceptional skills as they vie for success in the upcoming continental tournament.
Amine Adli’s return symbolizes resilience and determination in the face of personal adversity, reflecting the strength and unity that define Morocco’s pursuit of glory in the AFCON 2023.
🚨JUST IN: Amine Adli rejoindra le rassemblement de l’équipe du Maroc en Côte d’Ivoire mercredi prochain, le même jour où Mazraoui arrivera, inshallah.
Il recevra le soutien psychologique et les soins qui lui conviennent dans cette période difficile qu’il traverse. 🇲🇦❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/pmjXkPj67Z
— 𝐀𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐏𝐑𝐎 (@AkramPRO_MA) January 8, 2024
