Yassine Bounou was absent from the Morocco team at the start of today’s World Cup game against Belgium despite being named in the line up.
Bounou, commonly known as Bono, was named on the team sheet for Morocco’s World Cup clash against Belgium but didn’t play any of the game.
Many fans noticed he was not between the sticks when the game kicked off, leading to questions as to when & why he had been changed for back-up ‘keeper Munir Mohamedi.
Here is what GOAL knows so far…
Bono was changed before a ball was kicked. He walked out with his teammates and sung the national anthem, but in between that and the team photo there was a delay. It was then that Mohamedi replaced Bono, with several eagle-eyed viewers spotting the change straight away.
BBC commentary team Guy Mowbray and Jermaine Jenas did not notice the change 38 minutes into the match!
GOAL understands that Bounou suffered a strain in the warm up and attempted to play on, thus his inclusion in the national anthems. He was unable to play on however, and subsequently changed for back up ‘keeper Mohamedi. He did not leave the stadium and watched the game with his teammates.
Mohamedi deputised superbly for Bono, keeping a clean sheet and making three saves as Morocco beat Belgium 2-0.
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