Concerns are rising within the Moroccan national team as the 2026 World Cup approaches, with key defenders suffering from recurring injuries, the latest being Shadi Riyad, who sustained a new injury with Crystal Palace.
Reports indicate that Morocco's head coach, Mohamed Wahbi, is attempting to resolve the indecision of player Ayoub Bouaddi regarding his representation of the Atlas Lions or continuing with the French national team. Bouaddi, who plays for Lille in France, is under increasing pressure from Moroccan football officials to join the national squad.
Last weekend, Morocco's head coach Mohamed Wahbi traveled to Germany to scout exceptional players in the Bundesliga. This visit aims to discover new talents that could significantly strengthen the Atlas Lions for the upcoming World Cup.
Reports of tensions among key players in Morocco's national team are growing, raising concerns for new coach Mohamed Wahbi as he finalizes the squad for the World Cup. This charged atmosphere could negatively impact the team's performance in the upcoming tournament.
Coach <strong>Mohamed Wahbi</strong> kicked off his tenure with the Moroccan national football team by securing a <strong>1-1</strong> draw against <strong>Ecuador</strong> in a friendly match held in <strong>Madrid</strong>. Ecuador scored first, but Morocco quickly equalized.