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Ezzalzouli sustained a right knee injury during Sunday's friendly match against Norway (1-1), while Aguerd is dealing with groin issues. Initially, it seemed the 24-year-old Real Betis winger might recover in time for a potential knockout stage appearance, but that will not be the case.
Both players were part of the squad that finished fourth at the previous World Cup in Qatar. They have been replaced in the roster by Angers winger Amine Sbai and Al-Fateh center-back Marwane Saadane from Saudi Arabia.
The reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions will play their first World Cup match on Sunday night in East Rutherford against Brazil. They will later face Scotland and Haiti in Group C. The information was reported by the Associated Press.
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