Moroccan champions danger shedding key ahead
CAF Champions League: AS FAR star one yellow away from suspension forward of Al Ahly conflict
AS FAR Rabat could also be compelled to navigate their excessive stakes encounter in opposition to Al Ahly with main disciplinary cloud hanging over one among their key gamers.
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Star striker Hamza Khabba obtained yellow card throughout the workforce’s 1-0 defeat to Younger Africans within the opening spherical of the CAF Champions League Group B leaving him one reserving away from suspension.
Khabba’s warning signifies that if he’s proven one other yellow in opposition to Al Ahly, he’ll miss the third group match, an away journey to JS Kabylie.
Khabba central to AS FAR’s attacking blueprint
Portuguese coach Alexandre Santos depends closely on Khabba’s presence as the focus of the assault. His mobility, bodily presence and ending make him essential weapon particularly in opposition to Al Ahly facet identified for his or her defensive organisation and excessive depth urgent.
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With AS FAR already below stress after shedding their opener, Khabba’s availability is seen as important to delivering the “response efficiency” Santos demanded forward of matchday 2.
AS FAR sit backside of the group with 0 level after the loss in Zanzibar, whereas:
Al Ahly lead the group with 3 level,
Younger Africans even have 3 level,
JS Kabylie are but to earn their first level.
A second consecutive setback would severely compromise the Moroccan champions qualification hopes.