Morocco's Saibari Out for World Cup Clash with France

Ismael Saibari has been ruled out of Morocco's FIFA World Cup quarter-final match against France due to a hamstring injury, as confirmed by head coach Moham Ouahbi on Wednesday. Saibari, who played a crucial role in Morocco's impressive 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16, suffered the injury just 22 minutes into the match.

Although medical examinations indicated that the injury is not severe enough to eliminate him from the tournament entirely, he will not regain full fitness in time for the upcoming clash. Soufian Rahimi is expected to replace Saibari in the attack against France.

Rahimi made an immediate impact in the match against Canada, scoring the third goal. Morocco's defense may receive a boost with the potential return of center-back Riad, who missed the Canada match due to injury.

Morocco aims to avenge their 2-0 defeat to France in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, with the team remaining confident in their tactical discipline and fighting spirit.