The coach of Morocco’s first team, Walid Regragui, expressed his great admiration for Ismail Baouf, the reserve defender of Belgian club Anderlecht, as he plans to follow his performances in the coming period, with the aim of invite him to compete for the center position. back, to replace captain Romain Ghanem Saiss, who abandoned the coach’s accounts.
Baouf made a good impression after appearing in his first match for the Moroccan U-20 national team. The Atlas Cubs technical staff prepared a comprehensive report on him, considering him to be the discovery of the final preparatory camp.
Regragui also expressed his admiration for Baouf’s abilities after witnessing his performance in the friendly match against the French team, which took place on October 11.
Caliph Benatia
Well-informed media sources revealed that Regragui asked the Moroccan Federation representative in Belgium to prepare accurate reports on Baouf’s performance in upcoming matches.
Regragui Baouf is considered the successor to the historic leader of the Moroccan national team, Mehdi Benatia, in particular thanks to the way he takes the ball away from the defense and the great calm the player enjoys.
Ismaïl Baouf
Baouf with Anderlecht and his international career
Baouf is considered one of the pillars of Anderlecht’s reserve team, and holds a place on the list of players who will be promoted to the first team this season.
Despite attempts by the Belgian Federation to convince him to continue representing the “Red Devils”, Baouf chose to represent his country, Morocco.
Looking for a midfield defender
Regragui is looking to find a defensive midfielder with distinctive characteristics, which pushed him to give Wydad Casablanca defender Djamel Harkas a chance during the last preparatory session.
Ismail Baouf has played five matches this season for Anderlecht Reserve, which reflects his great abilities and preparation for international representation.
