The intensity of Malian attacks is almost always high. They showed it against Mexico (5-0) and Morocco (1-0) in the round of 16.
Mali coach Soumaila Koulibaly smiled when asked about it during a press conference before the final four yesterday (11/27/2023). He explained that he never changed the intensity of their attacks. But during the match against the Bleuets, he admits that his team will bring a little variation, as in the match against Morocco.
“We suffered a little against Morocco, but I let the players express themselves offensively. Regarding the intensity, we will never change,” he declared.
So, is it possible to carry out an attack while retaining the core of your own defense? Additionally, the team they were facing was a European team known for having the strongest defense and quick counterattacks. Koublibaly, smiling, stressed that of course his team would not remain silent.
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“If France says they will look strong, we will too. Of course, our players will also give their all. The most important thing is that the players can maintain a good defense throughout the match. Because it will be an open match and that we will also create many opportunities,” he stressed.
Creating plenty of chances is certainly not just about bragging, as in the semi-final they will once again have the support of Mali’s main striker Mamadou Doumbia, who is returning from a red card suspension. We believe that Mali will improve their game, especially in attack.
After missing three matches, Mali captain Ibrahim Diarra believes his teammate will have great energy and more motivation to help Mali qualify for the 2023 U-17 World Cup final for the first time.
Although Diarra does not know if the coach will play against Doumbia again in the next match.
“For us he is an important player in the team, unfortunately he received a red card. But we have reserve players who are ready to replace him and help us reach the semi-finals. We hope that “They will focus on their mentality,” he said. said.
Doumbia had already received a red card during the preliminary round against Spain. He was also banned from participating in three matches. He did not play against Canada, Mexico in the round of 16 and Morocco in the quarter-finals yesterday.
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