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A native of Saint-Tropez and while he is establishing himself at AS Monaco, Eliesse Ben Seghir will not represent the French team. The 19-year-old winger decided to play for Morocco, his parents' country, with whom he made his debut last March. A choice accepted by the Monegasque, even if some believe that it was made too early.
It's not just theABOUT who missed Eliesse Ben Seghir. Before taking charge of theAS Monacoit is Marseille that the 19-year-old winger could have joined, he who has already decided not to play forFrench teambut rather to represent the Moroccowith whom he has 8 selections. A choice to which he returned in an interview given to Our Mondial.
“When you want something, you have to go for it, you have to go for it”
« It's true, many say that I chose Morocco too early. Many people tell me this, but for me, there is no perfect timing. When you want something, you have to go for it, you have to go for it. And you shouldn't pay attention to what is said about you. I wanted to play for Morocco, so why wait to play with the France A team when my wish is to play for Morocco? Yes, my choice came quite early in my career, I am proud of it, and above all, it is because the coach, Walid Regragui, called on me and placed great confidence in me. I never said to myself: “I have to go to the Moroccan selection early”, I said to myself: “I have to go to the selection when they call on me”, quite simply. I went for it with pride and I try to give my best », explained Eliesse Ben Seghir.
“I had a Moroccan education”
« Obviously, the journey to the 2022 World Cup also made me want it. But it's not just that. When we see what Morocco is doing for football, with the new training center, with what they have put in place to supervise Moroccan football, it's incredible. The World Cup in Qatar is a plus. Because the work has been in place for years already », added Eliesse Ben Seghirwhose choice was mainly influenced by his Moroccan roots: “ When I was little, I didn't go to Morocco very often because of football and also because my mother couldn't afford plane tickets, but I had a Moroccan upbringing. Both my parents are Moroccan. I had my Moroccan family with me at home. It's education that did it all. »
