Udinese” data-scaytid=”15″>Udinese defender Mehdi Benatia has pulled out of international duty with Morocco after picking up an injury.

“I am unable to answer the call-up for my national team,” he explained on Twitter.

Udinese defender Mehdi Benatia has pulled out of international duty with Morocco after picking up an injury.

“I am unable to answer the call-up for my national team,” he explained on Twitter.

“I have a problem with my thigh adductor and it will take around 8-10 days to recover. Obviously, I am very disappointed.”

The defender had been called to take part in the match with Mozambique on September 9.

Udinese are nonetheless confident Benatia will be ready for the next Serie A game against Siena on September 16.

The Friulani have started the season with two defeats and a painful Champions League play-off exit.

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