With the Atlas Lions having higher morale than ever, and many of whom have won club trophies, Walid Regragui is spoiled for choice. However, the backbone of the national team should be maintained, notably with the return of captain Romain Saïss.
The Morocco-Zambia match, this Friday evening of June 7, 2024 at the Grand Stade d’Agadir, will undoubtedly be closely followed by analysts and the result of which will also be widely debated by fans of the Atlas Lions.
After the two inconclusive outings last March, in friendly matches, against Mauritania (0-0) and Angola (1-0), Walid Regragui is perfectly aware of the importance of this meeting.
This is why the national coach has a kind of sword of Damocles hanging over his head. He has the best players you could ever have. He just needs to know how to manage them.
Facing the Chipolopolos, Regragui knows it very well: it is important to win and do it convincingly.
Soufiane Rahimi established?
For this important meeting against Zambia, Walid Regragui should rely on his best assets, starting with the essential keeper Yassine Bounou.
Absent from the Atlas Lions’ last two matches, captain Romain Saïss should start in defense, alongside Nayef Aguerd, Achraf Hakimi and Yahia Attiat-Allah.
In midfield, Sofyan Amrabat, suspended, should be replaced by young Oussama El Azzouzi. Brahim Diaz and Azzedine Ounahi should be lined up from the start.
In the offensive sector, probably a change. In addition to Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri, Soufiane Rahimi could be established. The former Raja member could be entrusted with a new role, that of second attacker, a little behind in not up front.
Below, Walid Regragui’s probable line-up against Zambia
Goalie: Yassine Bounou
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Romain Saïss, Nayef Aguerd, Yahia Attiat-Allah
Midfielders: Oussama El Azzouzi, Brahim Diaz, Azzedine Ounahi
Attackers: Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Soufiane Rahimi
