Wind of fear in Morocco, where supporters could lose one of their favorites. Although he trained yesterday, Azzedine Ounahi is not on the match sheet to face Tanzania in the round of 16 of the CAN (5 p.m.). Worse still, the former Marseillais arrived at the stadium on crutches and a reinforced boot on his left foot.
An indisputable starter in the Moroccan midfield, the relay player was probably injured this Saturday, during the training session. His absence from the media, although it was expected and Yassine Bounou had replaced him, had already taken aback the followers of the selection.
The balance of the team upset?
Some of them are already saying that the Atlas Lion would be out of the rest of the competition. Neither the Federation, nor Walid Regragui, nor the player himself have confirmed this information, nor indicated the nature of the injury.
An absence for the final phase would remain a big blow for the locals, big favorites and condemned to final victory by popular pressure. After a conclusive group stage (two wins, one draw), the Moroccans were reassured, while recording the welcome return of Achraf Hakimi.
But the absence of Ounahi, essential for the balance of the team and always transcended by the jersey of his country, could upset this balance. Especially in this CAN with many surprises, where each match is a trap.
