World Cup qualifying match missing Belhanda participation
Morocco Faces Ivory Coast in CAF World Cup Qualifier Without Belhanda and Assaidi
Morocco and Ivory Coast are set to clash in the Group C qualifying campaign for the CAF World Cup, with Morocco facing a significant absence due to injuries. Younes Belhanda, the French Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year this season, and Oussama Assaidi, Heerenveen striker, will both miss the home clash with Ivory Coast on Saturday.
Belhanda, a midfielder for Montpellier, sustained an injury to his ankle while representing the Moroccan national side against Gambia last weekend. The injury is expected to keep him out for three weeks. Assaidi's absence is due to an injury he suffered during a match.
Ivory Coast, who won their Group C qualifying campaign opener against Tanzania with a score of 2-0, will be looking to capitalise on Morocco's absentees. Morocco, on the other hand, drew their opening fixture against Gambia with a score of 1-1.
The Group C qualifying campaign is the path for teams to qualify for the CAF World Cup. The upcoming clash between Morocco and Ivory Coast will be played at home for Morocco.
Belhanda's skills as a shadow striker and advanced playmaker could be valuable if he participates in the match. However, without confirmation of his injury status or inclusion in the Moroccan squad for the match, it is difficult to assess the specific impact he might have on the game.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding his injury status and potential participation in the match, checking recent sports news or official announcements from the Moroccan national team would be advisable.
This news comes as a blow to Morocco, who are already missing key players. The team will need to rally and find a way to secure a victory without their star midfielder. The clash promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to secure valuable points in the qualifying campaign.
Despite the injury-induced absences of Younes Belhanda and Oussama Assaidi, Morocco is set to play their European-leagues counterparts, Ivory Coast, in a Group C qualifying campaign for the CAF World Cup. This match, scheduled to be played at home, presents a challenge for Morocco, especially given their key players missing in action, including Belhanda, a midfielder known for his skills in Laliga.
