Nayef Aguerd
30-Year-Old
Marseille
Ligue 1
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 7/17/2026
Returns to training
Aguerd (groin) returned to training on Tuesday at La Commanderie, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Aguerd had been sidelined for several months with a groin injury, with his last appearance coming in the nightmarish Coupe de France quarterfinal loss to Toulouse at the Velodrome on March 4. The Morocco international was unable to feature at the World Cup as a result of the injury. He made just 22 appearances last season, picking up five yellow cards along the way. Aguerd is expected to build toward full fitness as Marseille's preseason preparations continue.
Aguerd had been sidelined for several months with a groin injury, with his last appearance coming in the nightmarish Coupe de France quarterfinal loss to Toulouse at the Velodrome on March 4. The Morocco international was unable to feature at the World Cup as a result of the injury. He made just 22 appearances last season, picking up five yellow cards along the way. Aguerd is expected to build toward full fitness as Marseille's preseason preparations continue.
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Won't play in World Cup
Aguerd (pubalgia) has been ruled out of the World Cup, according to Hanif Ben Berkane of Foot Mercato.
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Returns to collective training
Aguerd (pubalgia) has resumed collective training sessions under the supervision of Morocco's medical staff and is following the planned rehabilitation schedule ahead of the World Cup, with coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirming his return is on course, according to Lions de L'Atlas.
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Fitness concern ahead of World Cup
Aguerd (pubalgia) is following the medical protocol put in place by Morocco's staff but was not ready to feature against Madagascar, with a decision on his World Cup availability still to be made, according to coach Mohamed Ouahbi, per NextGen Morocco. "He follows the protocol we have put in place. He was not ready to play this match, we still have time to make a decision. Whatever happens, we also have Saadane and we are well covered at that position."
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Called up by Morocco
Aguerd (pubalgia) has been called up by Morocco for the World Cup despite still experiencing pain during training, raising questions over how available he will be for the Atlas Lions during the tournament, the club posted.
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Travels to Morocco
Aguerd (pubalgia) will travel to Morocco to continue his rehabilitation protocol in collaboration with the national team's medical staff, bringing a definitive end to his Marseille season, according to the club.
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Coild return to Premier League
Sunderland are looking to sign Aguerd before the end of the transfer window on Sep. 1, according to French outlet FootMercato.
ANALYSIS
Sunderland hope to convince the West Ham center-back to join them before the end of the transfer window on Sep. 1. However, Marseille, AC Milan and AS Roma are all interested in the Morocco international, who spent the last season on loan at Real Sociedad.
Sunderland hope to convince the West Ham center-back to join them before the end of the transfer window on Sep. 1. However, Marseille, AC Milan and AS Roma are all interested in the Morocco international, who spent the last season on loan at Real Sociedad.