Regragui looks back on the incidents in Belgium and congratulates Senegal on their qualification!
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Morocco has its destiny in its hands! In the event of a victory or a draw against Canada, the Atlas Lions would qualify for the round of 16. After a draw against Croatia (0-0), and a magnificent success against Belgium (2-0)the Moroccan coach, Walid Regragui spoke at a press conference on Wednesday. The opportunity for him to talk about the upcoming final against the Canadians, but also to come back to the sad incidents that occurred in Brussels, after Morocco’s victory over Belgium. Words conveyed by Hanif Ben Berkane on Twitter.
On the game against Canada
“It will be difficult. It’s a final for us. Canada will be proud, and nothing to lose. We have a lot to win or lose. It depends on where we will place our cursor at the level mental. But we have recovered well. We are not going to change our plan. It would be a mistake. Canada are one of the best teams with a lot of intensity. They will want at least 1 point. The most important thing is to qualify at the end of the game. You’ll have to be smart.”
On a possible qualification
“If we don’t qualify, it will be a failure yes. We want to write history. We want to change this mentality. InchAllah we will qualify. Even if obviously that before the World Cup, I would have been told 4 points after the first two games, we would have signed.”
On the incidents in Brussels
“What happened in Belgium… It’s hard to see these thugs. These people are not MOROCCAN. We always celebrate with respect, cultures, people. I didn’t like what I I have seen. I hope real Moroccans can enjoy Thursday.”
On the coaching profession in general
“I’ve always said that a coach does more than necessary. It’s the players who make the coaches. There are a lot of crooks in football. Coaches who pretend they are magicians. But when you have good players, it’s easier.”
Bounou fit against Canada?
“Yassine Bounou is better. We’re not going to dwell on it. He couldn’t play, another (Munir) played and did a great job. It shows the state of mind. Yassine was better the next day. He’s still number one, he’s a great keeper.”
The beautiful message in Senegal after their qualification
“Senegal’s qualification is a good thing. For African football. You have to trust African football, the players, the coaches. I was delighted for Aliou Cissé because he went through difficult times in Senegal.”
to summarize
Morocco has its destiny in its hands! In the event of a victory or a draw against Canada, the Atlas Lions would qualify for the round of 16. After a draw against Croatia (0-0), and a magnificent success against Belgium (2-0), the Moroccan coach, Walid Regragui spoke this Wednesday at a press conference. The opportunity for him to discuss the upcoming final against the Canadians, but also to return to the sad incidents that occurred in Brussels, after Morocco’s victory against Belgium.