Morocco coach: I believe Achraf will recover as soon as possible for the African Cup. He was once a Golden Ball contender

Football     4:54am, 8 November 2025

Paris defender Ashraf was tackled on his left ankle in the Champions League match against Bayern. Morocco coach Regueraji said about Ashraf that he was very confident in the players participating in the African Cup of Nations. On the international match day this month, the Moroccan team will play friendly matches against Mozambique and Uganda respectively. The African Cup of Nations will kick off in Morocco on December 21.

Reglaj said: "Achraf is the first player I write on the list every time, and I also firmly believe that he is a player who can recover faster than others. Ashraf will make every effort to participate in the African Cup, and we will also support him and use the best medical solutions to ensure that he can return in 100% condition for the African Cup."

According to data from analysts of the Moroccan team, Ashraf runs up to 11-12 kilometers per game, and he contributes greatly to the team's offensive transition. Regraj said: "Achraf is an irreplaceable player. He was a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or. And for us Moroccans, Achraf is the best player in the world."