Morocco Brazil Draw: Ouahbi Eyes World Cup Glory Beyond Semis

Far from being content with this point against the South American side, the coach emphasized the change in status of his squad. Following the match, the players showed no signs of celebration in the dressing room, an attitude praised by their coaching staff. "I didn’t see any euphoria, I didn’t hear any chanting (…). The Morocco was in another dimension. That’s what we have to accept too," he stated, reiterating his desire to go beyond a simple World Cup semi-final.

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This match also allowed him to assess the national talent pool in midfield, with notable performances from Neil El Aynaoui and especially Ayyoub Bouaddi. The tactician dismissed concerns about starting the latter, who is only 18 years old. Preferring to judge on performance rather than age, he recalled the experience already gained by the young player in the Champions League. "He didn’t impress me because we knew exactly what kind of player he was," the coach clarified, confident about the future.

Despite these positive signs, the team logically felt the physical toll during the second half, a drop in performance inherent to the lack of rhythm following the end of various domestic leagues. This momentary imbalance was indeed fatal on Brazil’s equalizer, which came after a lost ball. Against the talent of a striker of Vinicius Junior’s caliber, capable of exploiting the slightest defensive flaw, mistakes are costly at the highest level.

To inject new momentum in the final minutes, the technical staff relied on the depth of their squad, with Soufiane Rahimi’s introduction bringing pace and commitment to the pitch. The coach reaffirmed his complete confidence in his entire group. Furthermore, he was very reassuring regarding Yassine Bounou’s physical condition, who was hit on the shoulder during the match, indicating that this painful contact raised no major concerns for what lies ahead.

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All eyes are now on the upcoming clash against Scotland, a team renowned for its athletic commitment, crosses and direct play. It will be up to the players to meet the physical challenge while seeking to impose their technical superiority. Before this fixture, the coach wanted to send a unifying message to the supporters in the stands: "We’re going to get back to work right away (…). It’s not over, there’s still a long competition ahead and they’ll have plenty to cheer about."

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