Barcelona winger Ez Abde has been called up to the Morocco squad for the Africa Cup of Nations which is due to take place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6.
The 20-year-old has burst into the Barca first team in recent weeks, making eight appearances for Xavi’s side and scoring his first goal in the 2-2 draw against Osasuna.
Yet the Catalans looks set to lose the youngster for a little while as he heads off on international duty in the new year.
Abde may be available to play in Barcelona’s first game of 2022 on January 2 against Real Mallorca but will then be out of action for a few weeks.