Sudan hosts Morocco at the Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat, as part of the 5th round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. An opportunity for Morocco to gain a few points in the next FIFA ranking.
A few days before the traditional press conference during which, Vahid Halilhodzic will unveil the list of players called up for the next gathering of the Atlas Lions, rumors are circulating about the possible renewal of the same squad that took part in Morocco’s last three matches in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
After being absent for several weeks due to injury, Youssef En-Nesyri is back. He resumed training with FC Seville on Monday and will likely be able to respond to the next gathering of the Atlas Lions, as part of the playoffs.
At the next outing of the Atlas Lions, Vahid Halilhodzic will have to make sure to satisfy these players who are often called up but rarely called upon to prove themselves on the field. They have asked the coach for a chance to prove what they are capable of.
The national coach, Vahid Halilhodzic , has been racking up victories since the start of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. With some changes made to the squad, the coach of the Atlas Lions has had a flawless run, winning 4 out of 4 matches.
Brighter days on the horizon for Hakim Ziyech ? The Atlas Lion is going through difficult times professionally, both in his club and in the national team. Shunned by Vahid Halilhodzic who accuses him of trivializing the national team, the Moroccan player is increasingly being pushed towards the exit at Chelsea. But a chance to start over on new bases is offered to him with the takeover of Newcastle by Saudi investors.
While waiting to face the qualifying playoffs for the 2022 World Cup, which will be held in March 2022, the Moroccan players still have two matches to play, but without pressure since they are already qualified for the third and final round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers .
Morocco faces Guinea this Tuesday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah sports complex in Rabat. In case of victory, the Atlas Lions definitively validate their ticket for the World Cup Qatar 2022 playoffs.
Vahid Halilhodzic , Imran Louza and Ayman Barkok, jointly held a press conference following the victory of the Atlas Lions against the Lycaons of Guinea-Bissau (3-0) on Saturday. The national coach stressed the need for the team to "continue with this winning culture".
Medhi Benatia , 34, could sign his return to the national team. Since he signed with the Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük SK, the former Bayern Munich defender has been nurturing the dream of wearing the Moroccan national team jersey again.
Vahid Halilhodzic spoke about Guinea-Bissau, Morocco’s opponent this Wednesday. He took the opportunity to comment on the absence of Youssef En-Nesyri, who was called up but injured and will not be part of the match.
Youssef En-Nesyri did not ultimately travel to Morocco for the match against Guinea Bissau scheduled for this Wednesday. Injured in the thigh during the match against Espanyol, the Moroccan striker of FC Seville could return to the field within four weeks.