Very rarely used during this gathering of the Atlas Lions, Achraf Hakimi was subject to special management by the national staff. After the draw against Mali (1-1), Mohamed Ouahbi explained this choice, primarily driven by the desire to preserve his captain.<\/p>\n
Present in the Moroccan squad despite a recent injury to his right thigh with Paris Saint-Germain, the right-back was not yet in a condition to take any risks.<\/p>\n
“We did not want to take risks with Achraf during this gathering,” Mohamed Ouahbi stated at a press conference. The national coach therefore prioritized caution while taking advantage of this international window to assess other options in the flanks.<\/p>\n
Against Mali, Hakimi remained on the bench for the entire match, with Ali Maamar starting in the right-back position. This decision also aligns with the staff’s intention to broaden their options and provide playing time to players who may be called upon in the future.<\/p>\n
Mohamed Ouahbi also emphasized the importance of preparing alternatives to Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui, whom he considers “probably two of the best full-backs in the world.” For the coach, these matches should allow young players and substitutes to gain experience so they are ready when the key players cannot take their place.<\/p>\n
Thus, Achraf Hakimi’s situation does not stem from a sporting choice. Injured in his right thigh with PSG a few weeks earlier, the Moroccan defender had gradually resumed training before joining the Atlas Lions. His management during this gathering is primarily a precautionary measure.<\/p>\n
After two victories against Gabon and Lesotho, Morocco concluded its international window with a draw against Mali (1-1) on Sunday evening at the Grand Stade de Tanger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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