Morocco fear for Ismael Saibari after injury in Der Klassiker

The Moroccan international midfielder was forced to leave the pitch in the 29th minute of the Der Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund on Saturday 31 October.

Starting the match, Ismael Saibari twisted his ankle before being substituted. This is a major blow for Bayern Munich and the Atlas Lions.

For Morocco, this premature exit is causing concern ahead of the upcoming international break. Ismael Saibari’s injury comes just a few days before the Atlas Lions are due to assemble for a double-header against Niger as part of Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

It is now uncertain whether Ismael Saibari will be available for these two matches. The Moroccan coaching staff will need to monitor his condition closely before determining the severity of his injury and the exact length of his absence.