Morocco has announced its selection for the Africa Cup. It is bad news for Feyenoord, because Robin van Persie will lose another midfielder for a long time from December 15. Oussama Targhalline has been called up by national coach Walid Regragui.
Feyenoord, which is currently still active on three stages and is fully participating, is currently experiencing a lot of injury problems. As a trainer, Robin van Persie currently has to pass and measure, because with Targhalline, Quinten Timber and Luciano Valente he currently only has three available midfielders.
Feyenoord is struggling with many injuries in midfield
This is due to the number of injuries in midfield at Feyenoord. For example, In-beom Hwang and Jakub Moder have been injured for a while and Sem Steijn has now also been added, who we will no longer see in action in 2025. As a result, Van Persie will only have a choice of Oussama Targhalline, Luciano Valente and Quinten Timber against FCSB in the Europa League this week and in the classic against Ajax. After this week it will all become even more difficult.
Targhalline has been called up for the Africa Cup on behalf of Morocco, which is seen as the favorite during the tournament. That also means there’s a good chance Targhalline will be gone for a while. In the extreme case, he will not be there until January 18, 2026 if the midfielder reaches the final with Morocco. Players such as defenders Gijs Smal, Bart Nieuwkoop and striker Cyle Larin, who have already been used in midfield this season, will automatically be considered again for Van Persie.
The official list of our national team called up to participate in the African Cup of Nations – Morocco 2025 🏆
The official squad list called up for our National Team for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations — Morocco 2025#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 | #AFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/t86rcbpdDp
— Team Morocco (@EnMaroc) December 11, 2025
