Lions of the Atlas: Mohamed Ouahbi unveils his plans for Bouaddi and Pitarch

From the Mohammed VI Complex in Maâmora, the coach detailed his ambitions ahead of the friendly matches against Ecuador and Paraguay. Eager to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, he assumes a restructuring of the squad focused on the integration and support of young talents playing in Europe.

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The case of Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has become indispensable at LOSC at just 18 years old, is at the heart of this strategy. The coach confirmed that he had recently exchanged with the midfielder, whose future integration seems to be on the right track. "What I take away from our exchange is his love for the country," he said with delight.

To convince the Lille player, the Moroccan management has favored a pragmatic approach. "We proposed a plan to him. It was interesting," the coach specified, confirming that the presence of the player with high potential in the upcoming national team lists is seriously considered.

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Regarding Thiago Pitarch, a revelation from Real Madrid, the schedule will be different. The coach, who faced and closely followed him during his time with the U20s, was keen to respect the meteoric rise of the Madrid player: "He prefers to focus on his club, as it is his first season. We need to give young players time."