Zakaria Labyad Sidelined with Thigh Injury, Doubtful for Morocco’s October Friendlies
Zakaria Labyad will miss this weekend’s Eredivisie action after sustaining a thigh injury, Vitesse Arnhem have confirmed. The Moroccan midfielder has been ruled out of his club’s squad for the seventh round of the Dutch league, forcing him to withdraw from contention.
The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Labyad, who had recently found form and was building momentum at club level. His absence raises fresh concerns not only for Vitesse but also for the Moroccan national team, as he had been named in Badou Zaki’s preliminary squad for the upcoming international friendlies scheduled for October.
With the matches just weeks away, doubts are now surfacing about whether the 21-year-old will be fit in time to represent the Atlas Lions. Labyad’s creativity and attacking versatility would have been a valuable asset for Morocco as they prepare for future competitive fixtures.
Coach Badou Zaki is expected to monitor the player’s recovery closely before making a final decision on his availability for the international break. For now, both club and country will be hoping for a swift and full recovery.
