French newspaper Le10 Sport revealed that Moroccan international Naif Akrd experienced a turbulent international period after being assaulted at an airport, which affected his participation with the national team during the recent international break.

The same source clarified that the reason for the Olympique Marseille defender's absence from the friendly match against the Bahrain national team, which ended with a victory for the "Atlas Lions" (1-0), was due to mild muscular discomfort, prompting the coaching staff led by Walid Regragui to rest him to avoid any complications, especially since the match was not of an official nature.

Despite this temporary absence, Akrd continues to deliver impressive performances with Marseille under the guidance of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, having made a strong start to the season that has positioned him among the best defenders in Ligue 1 so far.

The newspaper indicated that the club's medical staff is closely monitoring his condition, reassuring fans that the injury is not a cause for concern at the moment, and that the player is expected to return to competitive action soon after completing his scheduled rest period.