Newcomer to the ranks of the France Espoirs team, Ayyoub Bouaddi makes a very good impression on the French technical staff.
Called up for the first time, then immediately started during the draw against Italy (2-2), everything is going very quickly for Ayyoub Bouaddi (17 years old), even internationally. The young Lille native was also one of the main subjects of the last press conference of Gérard Baticle, coach of the France Espoirs team.
“Since I have been there, I have seen him have some very big matches, against Real for example, some good matches, against Juventus, and some failed matches. At 17, there is nothing more normalhe begins like this. But he has all the characteristics to become a very good professional player. »
Bruno Genesio, LOSC coach, often spoke of the mentality of his young protégé. Gérald Baticle remained focused on this area, praising the midfielder's analytical qualities:
“His intelligence serves him on many levels. On the field, it allows him to simplify the game and clarify it by playing with one or two touches. It allows him to read the game in all midfield positions and gives him great versatility. His partners feel it all”he continues knowingly. Newcomer to the Bleuets, Ayyoub Bouaddi has already integrated well into the group in which nickname is none other than “Einstein”.
Its integration was also a subject. Despite his youth and precociousness, he blended in: “Then again, he’s very intelligent. He has the right tone, the right distance, he is discreet and he is a good guy. His precocity gave him confidence, Ayyoub is quiet confidence. Physically, he is very slender and will gain muscle, but he is already holding up the duel very well”concludes Gérald Baticle, coach of the France Espoirs team, a team with which Ayyoub Bouaddi could have another chance this Tuesday, during a match against Germany (6:15 p.m.).
