National coach Mohamed Wahbi has instructed defender Noussair Mazraoui, Manchester United player, to avoid physical contact during the national team’s training sessions today. This precautionary measure aims to prevent aggravating the injury Mazraoui sustained in the recent friendly match against Norway last Sunday, ensuring his full readiness before the much-anticipated World Cup competition begins.
Noussair Mazraoui has received significant attention from the national team’s medical staff, who are closely monitoring him to guarantee his best condition for a return to the field. This careful supervision aims to prepare the player for a critical match awaiting the “Atlas Lions” against the Brazilian national team next Saturday, marking the start of both teams’ group stage campaign at the World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The medical team had given Noussair Mazraoui the green light to resume group training with his teammates after confirming that the injury he suffered during the match against Norway was neither serious nor worrisome.
It is noteworthy that Mohamed Wahbi was forced to withdraw Noussair Mazraoui from the field in the first half of the same match, replacing him with Youssef Belamri, Al Ahly Egypt player.
Meanwhile, injuries have posed additional challenges for Mohamed Wahbi, as it has been confirmed that both Naif Akroud and Abdel Samad Al-Zalzooli will be absent from the 2026 World Cup. This decision came after confirming that the players are not ready to participate in this major football event, which forces the coach to explore new options to rearrange his defensive and offensive lineups ahead of the global tournament.
