International Recap: Benatia back with Morocco

Back in the World Cup for the first time in 20 years, Morocco has began their preparations for Russia 2018 in earnest, playing their first of three friendlies on Thursday night in Geneva against Ukraine.

Defender and Captain Medhi Benatia started and played 45 minutes in the 0-0 draw.

Friday will be busy for the Bianconeri internationals as five players will be in action including a must-see matchup of Blaise Matuidi and France vs Daniele Rugani, Mattia De Sciglio and Italy.

In other action, Juan Cuadrado and Colombia will face Egypt while Miralem Pjanic and Bosnia & Herzegovia face South Korea.