Morocco’s match against Iran in the Futsal World Cup round of 16, held in Uzbekistan, saw the injury of first goal scorer Khalid Bouzid.
His injury required him to be taken off the field for medical attention, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming matches.
This injury is not the only blow for the “Lions of the Hall,” as three key players are now sidelined: Othmane Idrissi, Ismail Amzal, and Khalid Bouzid. These injuries add further pressure on coach Hicham Dguig, who is already grappling with the absences of Youssef Jouad and Bilal El-Bekkali, who were injured before the tournament began.
Despite these challenges, Morocco achieved an exciting 4-3 victory over Iran, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. The Moroccan team dominated the first half, leading 4-1, which helped cement their win despite a late comeback by Iran.
Coach Hicham Dguig hopes to have Bouzid, Idrissi, and Amzal back in action before their highly anticipated quarter-final match against Brazil on Sunday. It will undoubtedly be a tough challenge for Morocco, but they have shown remarkable resilience despite the injury setbacks.
Morocco remains ambitious about continuing their journey in this global tournament, especially after this win, which boosted the morale of both players and fans. As the Brazil match approaches, hopes rest on the recovery of injured players to face this formidable opponent.
