HIBAPRESS – Sports
Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd, Olympique Marseille's defender, has decided to undergo surgery after a long struggle with a "pubalgia" injury in his lower abdomen, an injury that has plagued him for several months and affected his physical readiness.
This decision means that the player's season with the French team may end early, as he is expected to be absent from the stadiums for several weeks in order to fully recover after the surgical intervention. Early end of the season with Marseille. Aguerd's choice to undergo surgery at this stage of the season will deprive him of participating in the remainder of his team's matches, which sparked widespread controversy within the club, especially given the team's need for his services during the decisive stage of the competitions. The Moroccan defender believes that this decision is necessary to completely get rid of the injury that has plagued him for a long time, and return to the stadiums in his best condition. Aguerd's goal: readiness for the World Cup. Aguerd aspires to regain his full physical readiness before participating in the 2026 World Cup finals with the Moroccan national football team, which prompted him to make the decision to have surgery at this time. The player hopes to ensure complete recovery so that he can appear at the best possible level with the "Atlas Lions" during the upcoming international events. Marseille fans criticize the decision. In contrast, a large number of Olympique Marseille fans did not accept this decision, considering that the player is putting the Moroccan national team above the club's interests. Many angry comments spread across social media, accusing the Moroccan defender of not paying enough attention to the club, while some fans thought that the matter was expected from the beginning, considering that the player prefers to maintain his readiness for the national team, even if it is at the expense of his club.
