The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast approaches its climax, the Moroccan national football team, the Atlas Lions, is intensifying its training regimen, seeking optimal form and coordination ahead of the tournament’s kick-off.
On Friday, January 5, 2023, the Atlas Lions engaged in another focused training session, fine-tuning their strategies and addressing crucial details.
However, the absence of Noussair Mazraoui from the collective training remained conspicuous.
The talented right-back, undergoing a rehabilitation period, continued his individual training in Munich.
The Moroccan squad, under the guidance of coach Walid Regragui, commenced its preparatory activities on January 2, 2024, at the Mohammed VI Complex in Maâmora.
Opting to prepare on home turf, the team embraced various training modules encompassing physical fitness drills, tactical exercises, and position-specific sessions.
Despite the collective efforts, Noussair Mazraoui’s recovery has necessitated personalized training.
The right-back, grappling with an injury over the past several months, has been diligently working on his fitness in Munich.
While absent from the group, it is anticipated that Mazraoui will reunite with the national team shortly, ahead of their departure for Ivory Coast on January 7, 2023.
In a promising development, Mazraoui has already embarked on individual training sessions for the past 48 hours, indicating positive strides in his recovery.
The coaching staff remains optimistic about his timely return to bolster the team.
As part of the pre-tournament preparations, Morocco is slated to face Sierra Leone in a friendly match at the San Pedro Stadium on January 11, 2023.
The encounter will serve as a crucial test for the Atlas Lions before they embark on their quest for continental glory in the AFCON 2023.
