Morocco coach Mohamed Wahbi has received worrying news: a key member of the Atlas Lions will undergo surgery.
The Atlas Lions are currently preparing for next summer’s World Cup finals, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The worrying news concerns Moroccan player Zakaria Aboukhlal, who has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
Torino confirmed in an official statement that the surgery, performed by Dr Bas Pijnenburg in Amsterdam, was attended by the club’s medical staff.
Torino’s club website added that the centre-back has already begun rehabilitation, with his exact recovery timeline to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The injury and surgery are a concern for Morocco coach Walid Regragui, who will lead the Atlas Lions at the World Cup.
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The World Cup draw has placed Morocco in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland and Haiti.
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