Without a doubt, the big surprise of this 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is Morocco national team. The Africans managed not only to reach the 1/8 finals, but also they made it to the semi-finals, leaving heavy teams like Spain or Portugal behind.both with great players and the opportunity to write your name in the grand final.
But the “crusade” of the Moroccans does not end there. in this Wednesday meet with Francea reigning world champion who comes with a staggering pace and with his main figures in great shape, mostly with a young Kylian Mbappe who seems determined to break all records at just 23 years old.
But the coach of Morocco does not look at the opponent, but Trust your people, ideas and work. At a press conference before the game, coach Walid Regragui stood out for his country and hinted that they will leave everything on the field to reach the Qatar 2022 final:
“We are hungry and not tired (…) At first we were given a 0.01% chance of winning, now I think they will give us more. We’re going to throw these stats to the ground”
And the fact is that the Moroccan national team has run the most in this World Cup and analysts say that many players may be tired as it is a short tournament and with so many games, but for Regraga this is not a cause for concern: “We are going with enthusiasm and team spirit.
“If we are satisfied with the semi-final, we will not violate this border. We are here to win the World Cup. It may sound crazy, but that’s what we’re looking for.”
Walid Regragui, coach of Morocco
On the tactics that the Moroccans will use To neutralize dangerous France and their star Mbappé, the coach highlighted the friendship and closeness of his right winger Ashraf Hakimi.with the French star, as they both play for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): “No one knows him better than him, who trains next to him every day and knows what kind of player he is.”
And it is the friends that will have a direct confrontation this Wednesday, as the “ninja turtle” plays on the left, so he will face the left-handed Hakimi.
Source: La Opinion
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