Nayef Aguerd
30-Year-Old
Marseille
Ligue 1
OUT
Injury Groin
Est. Return 8/1/2026
Won't play in World Cup
Aguerd (pubalgia) has been ruled out of the World Cup, according to Hanif Ben Berkane of Foot Mercato.
ANALYSIS
Aguerd had been working through his rehabilitation from the pubalgia surgery that ended his Marseille season prematurely, but his recovery has ultimately come too late for him to be available for the tournament. Morocco will now need to manage without one of their most important center-backs, having already lost Ez Abde (knee) to injury, heading into what promises to be a highly demanding group stage campaign against Brazil. Aguerd is replaced by Marwane Saadane.
Aguerd had been working through his rehabilitation from the pubalgia surgery that ended his Marseille season prematurely, but his recovery has ultimately come too late for him to be available for the tournament. Morocco will now need to manage without one of their most important center-backs, having already lost Ez Abde (knee) to injury, heading into what promises to be a highly demanding group stage campaign against Brazil. Aguerd is replaced by Marwane Saadane.
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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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Inflammation delays return
Aguerd (pubalgia) underwent successful surgery but is dealing with post-operative bone inflammation that has made his return timeline unclear, according to coach Habib Beye, per La Minute OM. "Aguerd's surgery went well, but there is inflammation. We therefore do not yet know the date of his return due to this bone inflammation."
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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.