Morocco loses striker to injury before debut against Brazil

The left winger Abde was injured during the friendly match against Norway last Sunday and had to be substituted at halftime of the 1-1 draw. The incident happened in the final play of the first half, during an opposition corner kick, when defender Riad collided with a Norwegian player and fell on Abde’s right leg. Abde immediately felt discomfort and was unable to continue playing after the break.

The injury interrupted what had been a closely contested match, with both teams ending the game level at 1-1. Abde’s exit at halftime raised concerns about the extent of the setback, as he had been active on the left side before the collision. The description of the play suggests the injury was accidental, caused by contact in a crowded area during a set-piece situation.

No further details about the severity of the injury, medical evaluation, or recovery timeline were provided in the original text. As a result, the main confirmed information is that Abde was forced off after a painful moment late in the first half and did not return for the second half.

The episode adds uncertainty for his availability in upcoming matches, depending on the outcome of medical checks. For now, the key point is that the winger was injured in a collision-related incident against Norway and left the field at halftime with discomfort in his right leg.