Bouaddi Morocco Choice: Deschamps’ Major Mistake Exposed

Daniel Riolo does not question Ayyoub Bouaddi’s choice. The young midfielder, who holds dual French and Moroccan nationality, had the opportunity to choose between the two national teams. For the journalist, this decision is entirely his own. "He has the advantage of dual nationality, French and Moroccan. So there’s no problem, it’s up to him to choose," he explained on RMC, believing that the player made not only a sporting choice, but also one linked to his attachment to Morocco.

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But on the French side, Daniel Riolo is much more critical. He believes that Didier Deschamps and the French national team management should have acted much earlier to convince Ayyoub Bouaddi. According to him, it was not necessary to wait for his performance against Brazil to understand that the young midfielder was already ahead of the curve. "At 18 years old, he has more than 100 Ligue 1 matches," he recalled, also highlighting his Champions League experience.

For Riolo, France had every reason to fight to keep such a profile. He points out that Ayyoub Bouaddi wore the French colors for a long time in youth football and that he plays in a sector where the Blues do not necessarily have exceptional depth. "There must be someone who can pick up the phone and try to convince Bouaddi that France is a good choice," he said, directly targeting the national team’s environment.

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The journalist goes even further, believing that Bouaddi deserved a place in Didier Deschamps’ squad. In his view, his profile could have provided an immediate solution to the French midfield. "He is a better player than Tchouaméni," he stated, while emphasizing that Bouaddi is different from other midfielders like Koné. For him, the player would have "absolutely his place" with the Blues.