Manchester: Mazraoui ready with Morocco

The official website of Manchester United confirmed in a report that Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui has largely overcome the injury concerns he recently faced and may be available to participate in the Moroccan national team's opening match against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup.

The website added that the Manchester United defender fell awkwardly on his shoulder during the friendly match between the Moroccan national team and their Norwegian counterpart, raising concerns about his potential absence from the global tournament.

It noted that Mazraoui has returned to team training after undergoing a special program in the gym as a precautionary measure, confirming that his health condition is showing significant improvement.

It emphasized that the player underwent thorough examinations by the medical staff of the Moroccan national team, and he hopes to be ready to participate in the anticipated match against Brazil in the first round of Group C.

The website highlighted that the Brazilian national team will also rely on several of its prominent stars, including Casemiro and Matheus Cunha, in a match that football fans are eagerly awaiting.

It confirmed that the news was not positive for Mazraoui's teammates in the Moroccan national team, Nayef Aguerd and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, as they were replaced in the final squad by Marouane Saadane and Amin Sbaï.

The official Manchester United website added that Aguerd participated in training over the past few days, but he continued to suffer from the effects of an injury that has troubled him for some time, while Ezzalzouli had to leave the friendly match against Norway due to a knee injury, which later examinations revealed to be a sprain in the knee ligaments.

The website concluded its report by affirming that retaining Noussair Mazraoui's services represents an important morale boost for coach Mohamed Wahbi's squad, which aims to advance beyond the group stage in a group that also includes Scotland and Haiti, and to continue the positive results that the "Atlas Lions" have achieved in recent years.