World Cup 2026 Ouahbi Boufal Tactical Decision Squad

The tactical system determined the offensive midfielder’s exclusion. The coach was looking for wing players meeting very specific criteria to apply his football vision. The selected players fully matched the expectations of the system in place, forcing the coach to disappoint some given the limited spots. "We took players with other profiles that better fit what we were looking for," the coach clarifies to justify his decision.

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Competition was already too fierce in the center anyway. The number 10 position was already full, pushing the staff to test the player on the left flank during the preparation camp. Although he showed strong character and excellent attitude with the youngsters there, the strict limit of 26 places settled the matter at the final selection. The coach doesn’t question his talent or commitment either, readily admitting: "based on what he did, he deserved it, of course."