NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI NEWS

Progressing in recovery Mazraoui (chest) began working with the ball for the first time Thursday.

Impact Considering Mazaraoui has yet to start training with the full squad, he should probably still be considered out indefinitely at this point. Even once cleared to play, the defender may struggle to secure regular appearances in the starting XI following the addition of Joao Cancelo. As such, Mazaraoui shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy production.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UCL first leg Mazraoui (chest) is not in Bayern's match day squad for Tuesday's Champions League match against PSG.

Impact Mazraoui is still recovering from a mild heart inflammation from mid-January and is not yet ready for the Round of 16 game against PSG on Tuesday. Benjamin Pavard and Joao Cancelo are the starting full-backs for the match.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins training again Mazraoui (chest) has started training individually with Bayern Munich, the club announced Friday.

Impact Mazraoui has been out since it was discovered he was dealing with minor heart inflammation in mid-January, but he took a step forward in his rehabilitation in returning to Sabener Strasse for individual work on Friday. He's still likely a few weeks away from making it onto the pitch, and he might find it even harder to find playing time once he's back at full fitness after the arrival of Joao Cancelo on-loan from Manchester City.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with heart inflammation Mazraoui will be out for the opening matches of the second half of the Bundesliga, manager Julian Nagelsmann told reporters.

Impact Mazraoui is dealing with minor heart inflammation and is out indefinitely. It's not expected to be a long-term issue but he was ruled out for the opening matches when the Bundesliga resumes. The full-back wasn't seeing consistent starting time even when fully fit and available and will likely remain a depth option when he returns to the first team.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern says Morocco's Mazraoui had COVID, out with swelling

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JANUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Not listed in squad Mazraoui is not listed in Morocco's squad to face Croatia on Saturday.

Impact Mazraoui is dealing with a muscle injury and has not been included in Morocco's squad for their final World Cup match. The wing-back has just over a month to recover before his next competitive match with Bayern Munich.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Croatia-Morocco third-place match

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DECEMBER 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Could be limited for last match Mazraoui is considered questionable for Saturday's third-place game against Croatia, according to manager Walid Regragui.

Impact Mazraoui only played for the first half of Wednesday's semifinal loss to France as he was dealing with an illness. As it doesn't seem likely injured players will be risked, he could be replaced by Yahia Attiat Allah in the lineup.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morocco looks back at historic World Cup run with pride

Morocco's run to the World Cup semifinals was a farfetched dream that captured the imagination of players, coaches and fans.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Starting again Wednesday Mazraoui (illness) will be back in the starting XI against France on Wednesday.

Impact Mazraoui is back in the starting XI after having missed the quarterfinal versus Portugal due to illness. The left-back could get forward more in Wednesday's contest given the opposition's penchant for playing back.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Mazraoui (stomach bug) returned to training Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against France, according to RMC Sport.

Impact Mazraoui missed Saturday's win over Portugal, with reports suggesting a stomach bug did the damage. Now that he's back, he should be able to start over Yahia Attiat Allah. In four games, Mazraoui made 13 tackles (eight won).

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could play against France Mazraoui (undisclosed) is on the "right path" ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against France, according to Frizie A. Idris of Kompas.com.

Impact Mazraoui missed the win over Portugal on Saturday but has a chance to be back for the most important game yet. If he's not fit, Yahia Attiat Allah would make another start at left-back.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Portugal Mazraoui is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Portugal.

Impact It's a surprise absence for Mazraoui who was forced off in the 82nd minute of the win against Spain. It wasn't believed to be anything serious at the time, but now he and Nayef Aguerd are missing for Saturday's quarter-final. In his place, Yahya Attiyat Allah is getting a massive start at left-back against Portugal.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot against Spain Mazraoui took a shot on target and made five clearances in Tuesday's 0-0 (3-0 after penalties) victory against Spain in the Round of 16. He also won two of three tackles in the mat...

Impact Mazraoui played well on both sides of the ball Tuesday as his side booked a spot in the quarterfinals by winning in a penalty shootout against Spain. Morocco is just the fourth African nation to advance to this stage in a World Cup.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Now: How dangerous can Morocco be in Round of 16?

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DECEMBER 1, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Selected in XI for Belgium clash Mazraoui (hip) is getting the nod for Sunday's game versus Belgium.

Impact Mazraoui subbed off in the opener because of a hip injury, but he avoided major problems and will stay in the XI for the second World Cup game. He has posted two shots (one on target) and four clearances and won two of four tackles versus Croatia.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Belgium vs. Morocco, pick

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Trending positively, but heavy doubt Mazraoui (hip) is trending positively but is a heavy doubt for Sunday's clash with Belgium, Santi Aouna reports.

Impact Mazraoui's news following a hip injury has been positive and that continues with a report that he's healing and slowly returning to training. Mazraoui is a heavy doubt for Sunday's clash with Belgium but is expected to return for the group stage finale against Canada even if he doesn't make it back against Belgium.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected for major absence Mazraoui (hip) isn't expected to be sidelined for a long period of time, according to Georg Holzner of kicker.de.

Impact Mazraoui picked up a hip injury during Wednesday's scoreless draw, but could play as soon as a Sunday clash with Beglium. Mazraoui's availability is even more important than it normally would be, as Achraf Hakimi (thigh) has reportedly picked up a problematic injury of his own. Injuries to both would leave Morocco reeling without their two star full-backs.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MRI Mazraoui (hip) is headed for an MRI to assess his status after Wednesday's scoreless draw with Croatia, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Germany.

Impact Mazraoui hasn't been ruled out of anything yet but that should change in the near future. He was taken off the pitch Wednesday on a stretcher with his hip held down so there is certainly something to worry about. Yahya Attiyat Allah took Mazraoui's place at left-back and could keep that place for Sunday's match against Belgium pending further news.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in Croatia match Mazraoui won two of four tackles and had four clearances and two shots (one on target) before leaving Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Croatia on a stretcher at the 60th minute because of...

Impact Mazraoui was a question mark coming into the World Cup due to a different physical problem, but he got the start and shined defensively in the opener. On the other hand, he couldn't complete the match due to a new issue and will have to take some tests in the next few days. Morocco will face Belgium Sunday. Yahya Attiyat Allah filled in at left-back once he was forced off.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training Wednesday Mazraoui (strain) was pictured in full training with Morocco ahead of the World Cup.

Impact Mazraoui was an unused substitute during Saturday's 2-0 win over Schalke due to a muscular issue, but is back in full training with Morocco. The right-back projects as a nailed-on starter on the opposite flank of Achraf Hakimi, with one of the two star full-backs being forced to play out of position.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

En-Nesyri in Morocco's World Cup squad despite goal drought

Striker Youssef En-Nesyri has been selected in Morocco’s squad for the World Cup despite failing to score a league goal this season for Spanish club Sevilla

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Two assists in continued starts Mazraoui assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and three chances created in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Impact Mazraoui assisted twice, his second and third assists since his first Bundesliga appearance in September. The right-back has been largely used in a rotational role, but is seeing more playing time as Benjamin Pavard has been forced into center-back to cover for injuries. Mazraoui has created 10 chances in 11 appearances (six starts) in the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE