Morocco are set to face France in their World Cup quarter-final without forward Ismael Saibari after he is ruled out with a hamstring injury. Multiple outlets report that coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirms Saibari will not play, with the injury sustained in the lead-up to the match. Yahoo Sports and others cite Ouahbi saying that everyone else is available, suggesting Morocco can field a full squad aside from Saibari. Al Jazeera and Times of India add that the decision comes ahead of the game, which is scheduled in Boston/Foxborough area. The Athletic notes Ouahbi’s comment that Saibari is “not ready,” while also expressing hope it is not the end of the tournament for him. Despite the absence of one of their in-form attacking players, Ouahbi says Morocco plan to stick to their established style of play against France. France, meanwhile, is described as entering the match with a perfect record and the aim of reaching a third consecutive semi-final appearance.
Ismael Saibari ruled out for Morocco’s World Cup quarter-final vs France
Morocco are set to face France in their World Cup quarter-final without forward Ismael Saibari after he is ruled out with a hamstring injury. Multiple outlets report that coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirms...
- Ismael Saibari is ruled out of Morocco’s World Cup quarter-final against France.
- The reason given is a hamstring injury.
- Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirms Saibari will miss the match; other players are available.
- Ouahbi says Morocco will continue with their usual playing style despite Saibari’s absence.
- France is described as entering the quarter-final with an unblemished record and targeting a third straight semi-final.
Morocco have suffered a major setback ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France after in-form forward Ismael Saibari was ruled out with injury.
1 month agoMohamed Ouahbi said that Saibari is “not ready, but I hope it’s not the end of the tournament for him.”
1 month agoMorocco's forward Ismael Saibari is out of the France quarter-final match due to a hamstring injury. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed the influential player's absence before the crucial game. Despite this setback, Ouahbi stated Morocco will maintain their established playing style against France. France enters the match with a perfect record and aims for a third consecutive semi-final appearance.
1 month agoMorocco World Cup star Ismael Saibari will miss Thursday's quarter-final against France, coach Mohamed Ouahbi has said. "Everyone is available apart from Saibari," Ouahbi said ahead of the match in Foxborough.
1 month agoIsmael Saibari will miss the match against France in Boston due to a hamstring injury he sustained last week.
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