During the press conference held this Sunday, September 8, 2024, Walid Regragui, the national coach of the Atlas Lions, discussed the main points of his strategy before the match against Lesotho. At the heart of the discussions, the integration of the attacking duo Hakim Ziyech and Brahim Diaz, as well as the decisive choice of Osame Sahraoui to join Morocco rather than Norway.
A Ziyech-Diaz Duo Still in the Running-In Process
Regragui stressed the importance of improving the team’s offensive cohesion, particularly between Hakim Ziyech and Brahim Diaz, two talents with exceptional skills. “We are still in the experimentation phase,” he said. “I like having big players in my team, but we still have to find the ideal positioning for Ziyech and Diaz on the pitch.”
While the individual qualities of both players are no longer in doubt, their understanding on the pitch remains to be consolidated. Regragui is aware of the work that remains to be done: “We need more matches to create this offensive dynamic. It is only by multiplying the matches that we will be able to exploit their combined potential.”
Osame Sahraoui: A choice that illustrates the growing appeal of Morocco
In addition to the Ziyech-Diaz duo, Osame Sahraoui’s commitment to represent Morocco was also a key topic during this conference. Sahraoui, a promising young player playing for Lille and soon in the Champions League, has chosen to defend the Moroccan colours despite requests from Norway.
“I have been following Sahraoui’s progress for a year,” Regragui revealed. “We had an honest discussion, and he decided to join the Atlas Lions. What I appreciate most is that he consciously refused Norway, knowing that there would be strong competition within our team.”
This decision reflects, according to Regragui, the positive evolution of the Moroccan national team. “A few years ago, we had to convince players to join us. Today, talents like Sahraoui choose Morocco on their own, which proves the growing appeal of our team.”
Towards promising results
Regragui’s press conference highlights an ambitious and thoughtful project. With world-class players, a developing offensive strategy, and the attraction of new talent, Morocco seems ready to take the next step in its quest for success on the international stage. The match against Lesotho will be an opportunity to assess this progress and see how these adjustments translate on the pitch.
The editorial staff/Le7tv
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