Marseille’s Amine Harit Addresses Form Slump Following AFCON Return

"Before leaving for the Africa Cup, I really felt good. But between the adaptation and the fact that I didn’t play much, I lost my rhythm. It’s not an excuse, but coming back, I felt less fresh. I was less good in the last 4 or 5 games, but I felt better in these last two games. I knew it would take me time to regain my rhythm from last year, but the AFCON really slowed me down, I was doing well," explained Amine Harit at a press conference. The Moroccan international remains confident for the upcoming matches, however. "I’ve had a very difficult 7-8 months. Mentally, I’m ready to face any challenge. I’ve learned a lot about myself. The support of the staff, the coach and the president has done me a lot of good," he added.

On November 13, 2022, Harit was substituted in the 62nd minute of the Ligue 1 match Monaco-OM (2-3). He was suffering from a sprained left knee ligaments. This serious injury kept him away from the pitch for more than a year. He had notably missed the World Cup in Qatar, during which his teammates reached the semi-finals, making Morocco the first African country to reach this stage of the competition. Recovered from his injury, he participated in the AFCON Côte d’Ivoire. A disappointing experience, as the Atlas Lions’ adventure ended in the round of 16.