World Cup 2022: 4 pillars of the Moroccan national team, the Atlas Lions are not just an entertainment team

TRIBUN-VIDEO.COM – There are 4 players of the Moroccan national team who are the pillar to be able to say a lot at the 2022 World Cup.

The Moroccan national team is labeled as the dark horse joining Group F of the 2022 World Cup along with Belgium, Canada and Croatia.

For example, Hakim Ziyech in Achraf Hakimi is set to become the backbone of Atlas Lions, nicknamed Morocco, in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

It is clear that the progress of the Moroccan national team is eagerly awaited because it is one of the four African representatives in this major tournament every four years.

Despite being a solid team in Africa, the Atlas Lions couldn’t say much at the World Cup. Of the Moroccan national team’s five previous appearances, Morocco’s best result was only in the round of 16 of the 1986 World Cup.

The Moroccan national team is heading to Qatar with high ambitions. The Atlas lions want to prove that they are not an entertainment team or just passing through the 2022 World Cup.

Jordan national team coach Adnan Hamad has dared to say that the Atlas Lions are the strongest team in Africa at the 2022 World Cup.

“The Moroccan team is considered the best Arab team to have played in the Qatar World Cup. They have 20 professional players from the main European leagues. In the qualifying round, they qualified brilliantly and have great chances to qualify in the group,” he said. , quoted on the Aljazeera website.

“I believe the Moroccan team has the best players, and the opportunity is in their hands to become the dark horse of the tournament,” he added.

So which players are the mainstay of the Atlas Lions to prove their quality. Below are the profiles of four of Morocco’s top players, summarized by Transfermarkt.

1. Ashraf Hakimi

The Moroccan national team player who deserves the spotlight is Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player Achraf Hakimi.

His name skyrocketed when he helped Inter Milan win the Italian League two seasons ago.

He then decides to leave for PSG. With Les Parisiens, Hakimi has recorded 18 games this season.

He scored two goals and delivered three assists for PSG.

Along with having strong defensive attributes, Hakimi has an advantage for combing the flanks in attack mode.

2. Hakim Ziyech

Hakim Ziyech is inseparable from the player candidate who carries Morocco to the 2022 World Cup.

Ziyech’s quality in managing the game, as well as combing the flanks, should not be in doubt. He proved it while still defending Ajax.

However, since joining Chelsea, Ziyech’s performance has tended to decline. Various reasons are the contributing factors, ranging from injuries to lack of playing minutes.

However, the 29-year-old remains a player who deserves special attention.

This season he has made seven appearances for the Blues without assists or goals.

3. Youssef En-Nesyri

Youssef En-Nesyri’s performance with Sevilla landed him in Morocco’s squad for the 2022 World Cup.

Last season, the 25-year-old recorded five goals and three assists in 29 appearances for the Andalusian club.

Dani in the 2022/2023 season, Youssef En-Nesyri scored two goals in 13 appearances.

Malaga striker Mnatan is expected to be the mainstay of Morocco’s front line along with Ziyech.

4. Amine Harit

Like Ziyech, Amine Harit is a player who supports the Moroccan national team’s midfield.

This season, the 25-year-old midfielder has registered one goal and three club assists with Marseille.

He will form a partnership with Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

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(Tribunnews.com/Giri)

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