Manchester United's Sofyan Amrabat pulls out of Morocco squad through injury

By Ben Sully | 07 September 2023

Man United's Amrabat pulls out of Morocco squad through injury

Manchester United summer signing Sofyan Amrabat pulls out of the Morocco squad for their upcoming fixtures against Liberia and Burkina Faso.

Manchester United summer signing Sofyan Amrabat has pulled out of the Morocco squad due to an injury issue.

After being linked with a move to Old Trafford throughout the summer, Amrabat finally completed his loan switch from Fiorentina on the final day of the transfer window.

Man United agreed to pay a €10m (£8.6m) loan fee in a deal which includes an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

Amrabat was one of four signings to join Man United on deadline day following the arrivals of Altay Bayindir, Sergio Reguilon and Jonny Evans, although the latter had already joined on an initial short-term deal.

A recent report claimed that Amrabat's medical revealed a minor back injury, but Man United pushed through with the move as it was not believed to be serious.

Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat on April 5, 2023 © Reuters

Amrabat was signed too late to feature in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal and subsequently travelled to link up with his national side earlier this week.

The midfielder has since pulled out of the squad and been replaced by Yahya Jabrane for games against Liberia and Burkina Faso.

Despite withdrawing from Walid Regragui's squad, it is currently unknown whether Amrabat will travel straight back to Manchester.

Erik ten Hag will hope that the Moroccan can shake off the injury problem in time for Man United's return to action after the international break.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on August 19, 2023 © Reuters

The Man United boss is already without the services of Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Tom Heaton.

Youngsters Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo remain sidelined, while full-back Tyrell Malacia missed the first four games of the season through injury.

There are also concerns over the fitness of Lisandro Martinez after Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed the defender is still struggling with a foot injury sustained in the defeat to Arsenal.

If Amrabat is passed fit, he could make his Man United debut against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on September 16.

Just days later, the Red Devils will travel to Germany to face Bayern Munich in their first Champions League game of the new season.