FIFA have blasted the Moroccan FA for putting the health of Nordin Amrabat at risk by allowing him to play against Portugal despite suffering concussion.

Watford star Amrabat turned out in the Group B’ clash with Portugal yesterday just five days after being hospitalized after suffering a bad head injury

Amrabat started the one nil defeat in Moscow wearing a scrum cap, but soon discarded to play without any protection.

A Fifa spokesperson said: “FIFA takes its responsibility with regards to the issue of concussions very seriously.

“All team doctors of teams qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup took part in a workshop where they were provided with detailed information and guidelines concerning the proper handling of potential concussion incidents during the competition.

“Following the questionable handling of the concussion incident involving the Moroccan player Nouredine Amrabat during the match Morocco-Iran, FIFA wrote to the Moroccan team doctor to remind him of the importance to adhere to the guidelines that have been communicated.

“While the assessment and case management of concussion incidents falls under the sole responsibility of the respective team doctors, FIFA will address this matter with the Moroccan FA and, speaking in general terms, FIFA will monitor closely this matter throughout the competition.”