Amrabat's thigh fails Betis, jeopardizes Morocco's WC hopes

Real Betis confirmed on Saturday that Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat sustained a fascia injury to his right thigh's rectus femoris muscle after a collision against Ludogorets Razgrad in the Europa League. The Spanish club stated medical staff will monitor his recovery to establish a return timeline, but he will miss the match against Espanyol on Sunday in the eighth round of La Liga. The setback raises doubts about his availability for Morocco's friendly matches against Bahrain on October 9 and Congo on October 14, as the Atlas Lions prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. National team manager Walid Regragui may need to adjust his midfield options if Amrabat remains unavailable for the upcoming international fixtures.