The Moroccan coach, Walid Regraguisaid Thursday that a year and a half ago, when he took his position at the head of the Maghreb country’s national team, he visited Brahim Diaz in Milan and then the forward gave him his word that he would play with ‘the Atlas Lions’.
“He gave us his word and didn’t lie, he kept his promise when he played for Milan,” he said. Regragui in a press conference on the eve of the friendly that will face the teams of Morocco and Angola within Great Stadium of Agadir (Morocco).
According to Regraguithe question is not if Brahma he even agreed to play Morocco, but of “timing”. “He chose to play Morocco in a difficult moment for him and we have to say bravo, he will win the hearts of Moroccans,” he said.
“Even Spain he was summoned, he chose to play Morocco“, he hinted Regragui to add that they are “very happy with the arrival of Brahim” because “it is always a pleasure to have a Madrid player in a national team.”
“In Morocco, we are very happy to have a similar player Brahma and we are sure that he will do great things for our team,” he added.
Regarding whether the Spanish-Moroccan will play in the Olympic Games, Regragui recalled that the calendar for next year is “complicated for the players”, because it is the Club World Cup, the Olympic Games and then the Football Cup . Africa.
“If the U-23 coach wants Brahma or to others, as in Ashraf, we will support him to have a good Olympic tournament. It will also depend on the club because it is not a FIFA date, but if the coach wants him and the real Madrid left you, we will be glad to see you at Olympic Games“, he claimed.
About the integration of Brahma in the national team, the coach said that he had no problem with adaptation, because he was playing with teammates like Ashraf which is in Spanish League.
Regragui expressed his view on Brahim’s position in the stadium, highlighting the tactical flexibility the player brings to the team.
“Wait Diaz gives us more tactical options; “He can play as a playmaker (10),” he said. Regraguiwhich ensured that the forward of real Madrid will play this Friday against Angola, although he noted that they will not demand him “from the first game.”
In addition, he pointed out that Hakim Zyach, who has traditionally occupied that position, also has the ability to play on the right wing, although he did not rule out his contribution as number 10. He assured that “he does not see any obstacle to play all at once.”
He emphasized the importance of flexibility and unity between the players: “We need some games to foster the connection between them,” he said, suggesting that synergy on the field is essential to the team’s success.
Source: La Verdad
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