Samir El Mourabet
STR
CM
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Oct 6, 2005 (20)
Left
6'2"
128 lb
StrasbourgAvailable after suspension
El Mourabet is available for the Ligue 1 clash against Monaco after completing his two-match suspension.
Analysis: El Mourabet is back in contention after serving the ban resulting from his red card against Marseille, restoring an important option in Strasbourg's midfield. The midfielder had been part of the starting setup before his suspension and is expected to return directly to the starting XI against Monaco. His ability to provide energy, defensive work and support in possession should strengthen the center of the pitch after two matches on the sidelines.
Shown red card
El Mourabet was shown a red card in Friday's 4-0 loss to Marseille.
Analysis: El Mourabet is heading to the sidelines for a suspension, as the midfielder was shown a red card in the 59th minute of Friday's loss. This will mean he also misses their second match of the season when facing Lens on Aug. 29. This leaves the team without a starting midfielder, with Pape Demba Diop or Mathis Amougou as possible replacements.
Two chances created
El Mourabet recorded two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win over Scotland.
Analysis: El Mourabet was brought onto the field in the dying moments of Friday's contest, entering in the 89th minute and playing through stoppage time. However, in a short time, he was still able to record two chances created. He has now appeared off the bench in both matches this tournament, earning 26 minutes of play.
Finds starting XI
El Mourabet (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Brest.
Analysis: EL Mourabet was likely to rejoin the squad Wednesday after he played with the second team earlier in the week, and that has come to fruition, with the midfielder finding the starting XI. He has mainly earned a starting role this season, a spot he should maintain in the final match day, recording one goal and two assists in 32 appearances (24 starts) this season.
Likely to play against Brest
El Mourabet (undisclosed) is expected to be an option for Wednesday's match against Brest, according to manager Gary O'Neil, per ICI Alsace.
Analysis: El Mourabet is looking to play again this week after getting some time with the second team this week, returning from an undisclosed injury. He has been in and out of the starting XI but is typically a starter, so the club does gain back some midfield coverage with his addition. However, the question remains if he will be eased into action or start immediately.
Not an option
El Mourabet (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Angers.
Analysis: El Mourabet is not playing with his team Sunday as his undisclosed injury has not healed and is too much to play through. This leaves the club without a significant midfielder in the middle, missing a player who has earned three goal contributions in his 31 appearances (23 starts).
Late call Sunday
El Mourabet is questionable for Sunday's match against Angers due to a "small injury," according to manager Gary O'Neil, per Jonathan Helbling of Alsa Sports. "Samir is bothered by a small injury after the game, so they are examining him."
Analysis: El Mourabet needs some testing ahead of Sunday's match, as after a midweek Conference League match, he is dealing with a small injury. He has started in a few of their matches recently, serving in more of a rotational role, so it is a loss of depth. That said, Mathias Amougou and Rafael Luis look likely to start in the middle of the pack.
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