After successfully entering the competition in the World Cup 2024 in Uzbekistan thanks to a victory (4-2) against Tajikistan as part of the first day of group E, the national futsal selection is now just one win away from qualifying for the round of 16 of the competition. So, before thinking about the next round, the teammates of Soufiane El Mesrar have yet to pass the milestone of Panama which they face this Thursday (1:30 p.m.) on the occasion of the second day of group E.
The advantage that the Morocco during this match against the Panama is that the national team knows this opponent very well for having faced and beaten him several times during friendly confrontations. A psychological advantage that Hicham Dguig should use to win the match. However, the Moroccan coach will have to remedy the shortcomings observed recently in the defensive sector. The national coach also admitted during the post-match conference against Tajikistan that there were still errors to correct, that his team had not yet shown all its potential. “We will work to improve in the next matches. We will adjust our style of play for the next match. What matters to me is that we created many opportunities, but we must correct certain errors,” said Dguig.
Othmane El Idrissi out for the rest of the tournament, Borite not yet operational
The intensity of the contacts during the match against Tajikistan claimed a victim within the national team. Indeed, the attacking midfielder of the Atlas Lions, Othmane El Idrissi, went out during the second half of the match following an ankle injury. According to the selection doctor, El Mehdi Al Amranithe 25-year-old is out for the remainder of the World Cup.Othmane El Idrissi came off in the second half of the match against Tajikistan due to an ankle injury. Just after the end of the match, El Idrissi underwent several tests, including an MRI which revealed an injury to the external ligaments of the ankle. An injury that should keep him out for 5 weeks. He is therefore out for the rest of the tournament,” noted the national team doctor. Another injured player, Soufiane Borite, who did not take part in the match against Tajikistan and will not play against Panama.Soufiane Borite “He injured his thigh two weeks ago. He is in the final stages of recovery, but will not play against Panama,” said El Mehdi Al Amrani.
Colombian referee to whistle Morocco-Colombia match
There FIFA appointed the Colombian referee Daniel Minriki to lead the Morocco-Panama matchThe Colombian official will be assisted by the Uzbek Anatoly Robakovthe Iranian Ibrahim Mehrabithe Emirati Fahd Al Housni and the Chinese, An Ra.
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