Morocco’s Olympic Team Triumphs Over Argentina, Sparking Tactical Debate for Senior Squad

If Achraf Hakimi shone in a more advanced role with the Olympic team, forming a promising partnership with Ilias Akhomach, his position seems more limited in the A selection. Some observers believe that the association with Ziyech on the same side restricts his movements and his effectiveness.

As for Soufiane Rahimi, he demonstrated the full extent of his talent by playing as a false nine. His mobility, his vision of the game and his ability to combine with his teammates make him a valuable asset for this Olympic team. In the A team, where he is often used as a winger or a pure center forward, his qualities are not always optimized.

Similarly, Munir Mohamedi’s performances have also been noticed. His decisive saves have shown his ability to be present in important moments and have revived the debate on the hierarchy of goalkeepers in the selection. Yassine Bounou, despite his experience and talent, has experienced some difficulties since the World Cup in Qatar. His inconsistent performances could open the door to competition, and Munir Mohamedi could seize his chance.

These individual and collective performances raise questions about some of Walid Regragui’s choices. If the national coach has been able to lead the Atlas Lions to the semi-finals of the World Cup, some observers believe that he could make better use of the qualities of certain players by slightly modifying his tactical system.