Moroccan Shadi Riyad Leaves Crystal Palace Match in Tears After Serious Injury

Moroccan international Shadi Riyad has received another blow at the start of the season, as he sustained a serious injury during his team's match against Everton today, Saturday, in the opening round of the Premier League.

The Moroccan defender was injured in the 70th minute, collapsing on the pitch before the medical team intervened to assist him. It was decided to take him out of the match on a stretcher.

Shadi Riyad showed clear signs of distress as he couldn't hold back his tears while leaving the pitch, a scene that raised fears about the nature of his injury and its impact on his participation with Crystal Palace in the upcoming period.

The injury comes at a difficult time for the Moroccan defender, who has suffered from a series of injuries that affected his consistency. He had just regained his presence and brilliance with the Moroccan national team during the 2026 World Cup finals.

Riyad had secured his place in the starting lineup for the Moroccan national team during the last World Cup, before suffering an injury in the match against the Netherlands in the second round, which caused him to miss the continuation of the Atlas Lions' journey in the tournament.

The new injury raises questions about the player's ability to maintain consistency, especially after he successfully regained his form in recent times. He now faces another tough test as the new season kicks off.

Upcoming medical tests are expected to reveal the nature and severity of Shadi Riyad's injury, with Crystal Palace and Moroccan national team fans anxiously awaiting news on his potential absence.