Morocco has been planted by surprise of the entire world in the semifinals of Qatar 2022. Nobody counted on them even to pass the first phase where Belgium and Croatia started as favorites in their group and there was even talk of Canada’s options. Morocco did not qualify, but was first in the group, leaving the Belgians out, and along the way they have already left to other favorites for the title, such as Spain and Portugal. The difficulty increases with the semifinal against Francebut they already see themselves as capable of everything.
Sofyan Amrabat, at 26, is the soul of the team. He pushes them all from his center midfield position. His bellows impressed Luis Enrique and the Fiorentina midfielder is one of the great revelations of the tournament. Born in the Netherlands, he trained at Utrecht and Feyenoord before moving on to Brugge, Hellas Verona and finally settling at Fiorentina.
However, his great speaker has been the World Cup in Qatar 2022. His faith is indestructible. With his efforts on the field, it shows that he believes in every game. He does not take a ball for lost and his dream remains.
With an ice pack on his ankle from one of the many impacts he suffered against Portugal, Amrabat explained that the secret of Morocco is very simple. “It consists of defending very well, we have done it throughout the tournament. We have shown great fighting spirit. In football individualities are important, but the best team is the one that makes the difference”.
His ambition is maximum after having made history with Morocco. It is the first African team to reach the semifinals.”Why can’t we win the World Cup? & rdquor ;, he asked himself with a very serious face. He didn’t quite understand how the western press still doesn’t give enough credit to his team after everything they’ve achieved.
Coveted in Europe
The showcase of the World Cup has caused that clubs like Liverpool have been interested in him, but Amrabat now does not have the mind on the clubs. The week that he awaits with a semifinal and another game ahead, either for third or fourth place or the finalis too important to lose focus with siren songs.
The midfielder admitted that the wear and tear against Spain took its toll “and left us tired and less fresh against Portugalbut this is the World Cup and you have to give it your all.”
Amrabat and his companions are joined by the Moroccan and Arab people in the World Cup. Also for his family of which he said he felt “very proud, they were crying, It’s the reason you play football. To live these moments and see the happiness of those who are by your side. Is very pretty”.
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The match against France will go far beyond the sporting aspect. The Moroccan population residing in the Gallic country is vibrating with your selection. Some 20,000 people came out to the Champs Elysées in Paris and there were 42 arrests.
The direct duel against the French will cause the tension is even higher. A high risk game both in Doha and in Europe.