Noussair Mazraoui is racing against time to recover from the injury he suffered during Morocco’s AFCON 2027 qualifier against Lesotho, with Manchester United supporters now waiting to see whether he can return in time for the upcoming clash with Tottenham.
The Premier League fixture is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, leaving the defender with a limited window to recover and resume full training.
Injury Forces an Early Exit
The injury occurred during Morocco’s 2–0 victory over Lesotho in the second round of AFCON 2027 qualifying.
The Manchester United full-back was forced to leave the pitch in the 69th minute after appearing to feel pain following a defensive intervention.
Achraf Hakimi replaced him for the closing stages as Morocco secured their second consecutive victory of the qualifying campaign.
Return to Manchester United
Following the injury, the defender was unable to remain with the Moroccan squad for the rest of the international window.
He left the national team camp and returned to Manchester United, where he will continue his treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the club’s medical staff.
At this stage, no official timetable has been confirmed for his recovery.
Tottenham Clash Comes Quickly
The timing of the injury leaves a particularly short period for the Moroccan to regain full fitness before Manchester United face Tottenham.
With the match taking place on October 10, he would need to recover quickly and return to collective training before being considered for selection.
Current information does not provide a clear indication that he will be ready in time. Some match-related data currently place his expected return around mid-October, which would put the Tottenham fixture in doubt.
Manchester United Will Make the Final Call
The decision will ultimately depend on how quickly he responds to treatment and whether the club’s medical staff consider him ready to return safely.
For now, his participation against Tottenham remains uncertain, with the coming days expected to provide a clearer picture of his recovery.
After a strong start to the season, the Moroccan will now be focused on getting back to full fitness as quickly as possible without rushing the recovery process.