Ounahi injury raises concern at Panathinaikos and threatens readiness for Niger matches

The injury sustained by Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi, a player for Panathinaikos, during the match against Asteras in the seventh round of the Greek league, has raised fears regarding its nature and seriousness, as he left the pitch on a stretcher without being able to continue the match.

Greek media reports, notably from Gazzetta and SKAI, suggest that Azzedine Ounahi's injury is related to his hamstring, following an excessive stretching movement in his right leg during a challenge for the ball, leading him to fall in pain before leaving the pitch in the 17th minute.

Azzedine Ounahi's way of falling and leaving the match has raised concerns within the Greek club, amid initial indications that do not rule out an injury that exceeds simple muscle strain, with a likelihood of affecting the hamstring.

The Moroccan player is expected to undergo an MRI scan to accurately determine the nature of the injury and whether it is due to a muscle strain or a tear in the muscle fibers, as well as to estimate the period he may need for recovery and a return to the pitch.

Until the results of the medical tests appear, the severity of Azzedine Ounahi's injury and the potential duration of his absence remain undetermined, despite the concerns raised by the details of his exit from the match.

The injury comes at a crucial time for the player, who is considered one of the key elements for Morocco's coach Mohamed Wahbi ahead of the upcoming matches against Niger, making the results of the tests a decisive factor in determining his chances of participation and readiness for the upcoming challenges.