The selection of the Atlas Lions is full of many international players, which increases Morocco’s chances of going far in the World Cup in Qatar 2022, writes the Turkish media “TRT Arabi”.
In an article posted online, TRT Arabi estimated that “the return of a number of important players to the national team increases the chances of the Moroccan selection to achieve an important performance during the World Cup in Qatar”.
The selection of the Atlas Lions is full of distinguished names at the world level, observes the author of the article, who notes that most Moroccan players make a splash in Europe with important clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain ( PSG), Bayern Munich or Chelsea.
And to note that the market value of the players of the Moroccan team amounts to approximately 235 million euros, the most important among the Arab and African selections participating in the World Cup.
The site also highlighted the performances of PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi, who stood out for his defensive and offensive qualities, as well as those of Chelsea right-winger Hakim Ziyech.
The most important names in the defense, in addition to Hakimi, include Nayef Aguerd, (West Ham), captain Romain Saïss, (Besiktas), Noussair Mazraoui, (Bayern Munich) and Samy Mmaee, (Ferencváros), relieved the same source. The Moroccan midfielder is full of stars like Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina), Younes Belhanda (Adana Demirspor), Selim Amallah (Standard de Liège), and Yahya Jabrane (Wydad de Casablanca), among others.
Regarding the attack of the selection, the Turkish site indicated that the coach of the Atlas Lions will rely in particular on the qualities of Hakim Ziyech, in addition to Munir El Haddadi (Getafe), Soufiane Rahimi , (Al Ain), Youssef En-Nesyri (Seville), Sofiane Boufal (Angers), and Walid Cheddira (Bari).
TRT Arabi concluded his article by evoking the new face of the Moroccan national team, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, who has shown great talent whether at FC Barcelona or at Osasuna.
