The defensive sector of the national team A is expected to strengthen over the next fenter FIFA of March, counting for the playoffs of the 2026 World Cupwith the return of Chad Riad.
Absent from the field since last September, due to a cruciate ligament injury, the central defender of Crystal Palace made his return on Tuesday during the match between the Eagles U21 and RSC Anderlecht as part of the group stage of the Premier League international cup. Aligned from the first period, Riad played 46 minutes, before being replaced by teammate Luke Browne.
Before the return of Riad, his coach at Crystal Palace, Oliver Glasnerhad mentioned a gradual return of his player, emphasizing that he needed time to adapt to regain his competitive level. “He is not yet 100%, but his recovery is a positive sign,” Glasner said. In any case, the return to business of Chad Riad is excellent news for the national coach, Walid Regraguiwho has been looking for a quality defender to occupy the central hinge position for months. If he continues to progress, the Lion of the Atlas should be present during the matches in March against Niger and Tanzania.
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