Morocco: Who will replace Ez Abde, likely to miss the 2026 World Cup?

Abde Ezzalzouli (Ez Abde) injured his knee during the Morocco-Norway friendly (1-1) on June 8, 2026, suffering a medial collateral ligament sprain. He is likely to miss the 2026 World Cup, sidelined for 3-4 weeks. Several options exist to replace him in Mohamed Ouahbi's lineup: Soufiane Rahimi, Ismael Saibari, Chemsdine Talbi, Gessime Yassine, Brahim Diaz, Ayoube Amaimouni, or Bilal El Khannouss.