MOROCCO RING CHANGES

United’s new signing Amrabat replaced in Moroccan squad

Amrabat was a vital presence as the North Africans became the first side from their continent to reach the last four of a World Cup.

In Summary
  • Morocco head coach has called up Yahya Jabrane to replace Sofyan..
  • Morocco are due to face Liberia in their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
Nikola Vlasic (C) of Croatia tumbles after a tackle by Noussair Mazraoui (L) and Sofyan Amrabat of Morocco during a 2022 Fifa World Cup Group F match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar
Nikola Vlasic (C) of Croatia tumbles after a tackle by Noussair Mazraoui (L) and Sofyan Amrabat of Morocco during a 2022 Fifa World Cup Group F match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar
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Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat will not take part in Morocco's September internationals after being withdrawn from the Atlas Lions' squad due to injury.

According to the Moroccan camp, the head coach Walid Regragui has called up Yahya Jabrane to replace Sofyan.

Amrabat, who was unveiled earlier this week, reunited with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag who coached him at Utrecht between 2015 and 2017.

The midfielder is yet to feature in a United game following his arrival from Fiorentina.

Morocco are due to face Liberia in their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday, although the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists have already confirmed their place in January's tournament.

A draw in Agadir will be enough to claim the top spot in Group K from South Africa, who have also booked their spot in the finals.

Morocco are due to play fellow African side Burkina Faso in a friendly in the French city of Lens next Tuesday.

Amrabat was due to win his 50th cap this month, after becoming a stalwart in the African team's engine room.

The former Feyenoord and Club Brugge man, who made his international debut in 2017, was a vital presence in midfield as the North Africans became the first side from their continent to reach the last four of a World Cup during the tournament in Qatar.

Manchester united social media handles confirmed that  Amrabat is set to return to Manchester as he embarks on his recovery.