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Iqbal Benched: Utrecht Midfielder Faces Team Reset
24 Nov
Summary
- Iqbal has been excluded from the Utrecht squad for the Real Betis match.
- Coach Ron Jans stated the player requires a reset.
- The midfielder last played for Utrecht on October 26.
Former Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal has been excluded from FC Utrecht's squad for their upcoming Europa League match against Real Betis. This decision comes after head coach Ron Jans publicly stated that the midfielder requires a "reset" before being reintegrated into the team.
Iqbal, who transferred to the Eredivisie club from Manchester United in 2023, has made 47 appearances for Utrecht, scoring one goal. He recently returned to the senior squad after recovering from knee surgery and a period with the reserves. His last game for Utrecht was on October 26 against AZ.
The midfielder's temporary banishment from the squad precedes a critical Europa League fixture. Iqbal had recently featured in two World Cup qualifying matches for Iraq against the United Arab Emirates, but his club form has led to this disciplinary action by coach Jans.
