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Selected for African Cup of Nations Abqar was named to the Morocco squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, Deportivo Alaves announced Thursday.

Impact Abqar's call-up will likely see him miss at least three fixtures, though he should be available against Real Sociedad on Tuesday. The central defender has started all 14 of his La Liga appearances for the club this season and leaves a significant gap in the backline, one that may be filled by Nahuel Tenaglia.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Abqar has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Thursday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Abqar is expected to return to the lineup after missing last match through suspension. He's started his previous eight games in a row, logging in 40 clearances in that span.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Girona Abqar received his fifth yellow card of the season against Las Palmas on Dec. 9 and will be suspended to face Girona this weekend.

Impact Abqar was booked in each of Alaves' last five matches, and with the defender reaching five yellows, he's now set for one match on the sidelines -- an issue for Alaves since the 24-year-old has been a regular starter for them all season long. Abqar should be eligible to return against Real Madrid on Dec. 21 in the last game of the calendar year for Alaves.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records six clearances in defeat Abqar registered six clearancesand three interceptions in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Abqar recorded six clearances for the second consecutive game, and has now registered six or more in three out of five games this season. However, the defender failed to record a tackle after recording three in the previous match.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active despite defensive role Abqar generated two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-0 loss to Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute while adding three clearances, two blocked shots...

Impact Abqar can be a menace on set-piece situations, and while he couldn't score, he generated danger for the opposing defenders, However, he's going to get most of his value on defensive stats. Through three starts, he has racked up 13 clearances, three interceptions and three blocked shots.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal despite solid work Abqar had an own goal, seven clearances and one interception in Monday's 4-3 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Abqar was extremely unfortunate to score an own goal, as a wide shot from Erik Lamela simply bounced off his leg and changed the trajectory of the ball, slotting into the goal when Antonio Sivera was completely out of the sequence. Abqar did deliver some good defensive stats, but there's no question he'll be remembered for this own goal going forward.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE