Bad news for Morocco. Ismael Saibari had to leave his teammates due to an injury on Saturday, October 31, during the Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
After Amad Diallo for Ivory Coast, Ismael Saibari is the next player to raise concerns. The Moroccan attacking midfielder injured his right leg following a collision with Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel while trying to regain possession after a blocked attempt.
The incident caused a strong reaction. Saibari remained on the ground, holding his knee while Bayern's medical staff also attended to his ankle. Ultimately, the player left the field limping, assisted by two medical staff members, before being substituted in the 29th minute. At that moment, no official announcement clarified the exact nature of his injury.
This exit is a significant blow for Morocco just four days before the announcement of the next squad by Mohamed Ouahbi. The Moroccan coach will reveal his selections on Wednesday, November 4, in preparation for the double encounters against Niger on November 13 and 17, as part of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Saibari's medical situation will be closely monitored in the coming days.
