Abde has had his knee ligament sprain confirmed as moderate following further examinations, with an unavailability of two to four weeks meaning he will miss at least the entire group stage, according to Hanif Ben Berkane of Foot Mercato.
Analysis:
Abde's injury is a significant blow for Morocco heading into their World Cup opener against Brazil, with Bilal El Khannouss expected to cover on the left wing in his absence. The medical staff has informed Real Betis that they intend to keep him with the squad for now, hoping to get him back on his feet in time for a potential round of 16 appearance if Morocco advance from the group stage.
