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Morocco and South Africa face each other this Tuesday in the round of 16 of CAN 2023 (9 p.m.). Here is the expected lineup for the Atlas Lions.
“It’s a direct elimination match, it’s no longer the groups. We are motivated to qualify. We will have to be humble and play on our qualities. It will be a very very difficult match“. Walid Regragui didn’t beat around the bush to approach this round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations against South Africa. Despite its status as a World Cup semi-finalist, Morocco will not underestimate its opponent. “We have a lot of respect for South Africa. We are not in a favorable position. We have seen it since the start of the competition. We come with our confidence. »
And with which starting eleven? Regragui must deal with a lack of brand. Sofiane Boufal is out of this round of 16, and the talented dribbler will no longer be able to return to the field if Morocco goes to the final. “Boufal is out and his CAN is over. It happened in training. It’s a muscle injury“.
Morocco lineup: Regragui decides for Ziyech
What about Hakim Ziyech? There is uncertainty around the attacking midfielder. The big unknown concerns the technical leader of the Atlas Lions. Despite an ankle injury, Ziyech should however hold his place. “Hakim (Ziyech) suffered an ankle injury against Zambia. If we have to take a risk, we will take it.”
For the rest, all the senior members of the selection are expected at kick-off, from goalkeeper Bounou to center forward En-Nesyri, including Hakimi, Aguerd, Saïss, Amrabat and Ounahi.
The expected composition for Morocco : Bounou – Hakimi, Aguerd, Saïss, Mazraoui – Amrabat – Ziyech (cape), Ounahi, Amallah, Adli – En-Nesyri.
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