Morocco manager Walid Regragui has announced that Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui will return to the national squad next month following a minor heart procedure.
The summer signing from Bayern Munich has made a strong impression at Old Trafford this season but was substituted at halftime during last Sunday’s goalless draw with Aston Villa. He subsequently withdrew from the Morocco squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Central African Republic after experiencing heart palpitations.
Although the club has downplayed the severity of the situation, describing it as a precautionary measure for what is considered a relatively common issue, there has been no official timeline for his return. However, reports indicate it should be just a matter of weeks.
Regragui confirmed that Mazraoui is not facing an extended absence, stating, “We know that Mazraoui went off with an injury. They [United medical staff] sent a report to our medical staff. He will be with us in November. What he has is not dangerous.”
Mazraoui has started in nine of United’s ten matches this season, filling the right-back position while Diogo Dalot has shifted to the left due to the unavailability of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
Manchester United will face Brentford on Saturday, October 19, but Mazraoui is not expected to play. He may also be doubtful for upcoming matches against Fenerbahce and West Ham United. The team is currently dealing with several injury concerns, including Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, and Kobbie Mainoo, who all withdrew from international duty this week. Additionally, Shaw, Malacia, and Leny Yoro remain sidelined, while Harry Maguire, who was forced off in the draw against Villa, is also expected to miss a few weeks of acti