Walid Regragui during his presentation before the Moroccan press.
Walid Regragui, a coach, has a solid record. He gained something from every place he went. And with style. The 47-year-old technician, Wydad Casablanca, won the Moroccan championship before he was appointed coach of Morocco. He won the Champions League, defeating the double-defending champion Al Ahly in the final Al Ahly.
The former defender was passed in particular by Ajaccio and Toulouse in Spain. Al-Duhail (Doha), was awarded the seventh title of champion of Qatar. After only eight months on the benches. He also allowed FUS Rabat the Throne Cup (2015), and the Moroccan championship (2016) to be won. The icing on the cake: he achieved these performances by betting on young “anonymous” players. Given their limited resources, the FUS could not afford to name high-sounding names.
To entrust the keys to his selection to Vahid Halilhodzic, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), this young technician is adept at attacking football despite being a defender throughout his football career. The world is about to meet Walid Regragui, the coach, after having met Walid.
Anniversaries
Chance of the calendar or well-controlled coquetry, this rebirth of the Moroccan technician begins on the day of his… birth. Born on September 23, 1975 in Corbeil-Essonnes (France), it was on September 23, 2022 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, the Espanyol stadium, that Walid RegraguiHe was the assistant coach to Rachid Taoussi (2012)-2013, 14 matches) and is now Morocco’s titular Coach.
Last Wednesday, at the Mohammed VI sports complex in Salé, near Rabat, the Atlas Lions beat (1-0) the Barea of Madagascar. It was a mere practice match. It was a mini-meeting that lasted for 30 minutes and will not be included in the official registers.
Chile will be the real test. First of Morocco’s two preparation matches prior to the 2022 World Cup. (November 20-December 18, 2022). This exit will not be taken into account at the 2026 accounts closing of Regragui’s contract to the FRMF.
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But it will allow you to get an idea of the relevance of the choice of Moroccan leaders to change coach three months before the World Cup. The beginning of an answer to the question of Halilhodzic’s successor’s chances of achieving the objectives set for them: to do well at Qatar, to reach the semifinals of CAN 2024, and to qualify to the 2026 World Cup.
Ziyech: “I’m ready”
Regragui is facing at least three major challenges from this perspective. First, he must succeed in the ghost-transplant. For his first list, the new Morocco coach has recalled striker Hakim Ziyech, midfielder Younès Belhanda and defender Noussaïr Mazraoui.
These three players were not selected by Halilhodzic. “It is essential that players such as Ziyech, Hakimi, Amrabat are with us. They are of a very high standard”The Moroccan technician was justified in a press conference before the match on Friday.
Let’s not forget the Chelsea striker. Regragui claims that “It is haraam (unlawful, in Arabic)”To go to the World Cup with him. “Ziyech returns with great desireHe revealed.He showed that he is a good player during camp. His attitude is positive and his mental state is great. (…) We will help him to show what he is capable of on the field.
The interested party agrees to: “I’m very happy to be back after a lot of problems and turmoil. I’m willing to help the group.”
The integration of three ex-banned members into the group that made the CAN 2021 and qualified for Qatar 2022 without them seems to be progressing well. According to the relatives of the selection, the Den of the Atlas Lions is a place of peace and tranquility. This positive point must now be realized on the ground.
“I’m going make one or two touch ups”
Walid Regragui will then need to establish his game plan between now and the World Cup. Then, he’ll turn his offensive towards the offensive and allow his players to arrive in Qatar in the best form possible to compete against their opponents in Group F: Canada (December 1), Belgium (27) or Croatia (November 23).
“We must get to know the coach’s strategies, it’s essential before the World Cup.In a pre-match press conference, Noussair Mazraoui suggested. InshaAllah, We will fight to make the supporters happy. We will make each step forward to be ready for the World Cup.
The time is limited. But Walid Regragui has a plan. He inherits a selection whose structure can be improved but built on solid foundations. He promises to bring his own touch without creating a revolution. “I currently have a short-term project, the objective being to prepare for the World Cup. While I cannot change the existing team, I can make some changes.During his presentation before the Moroccan press following his appointment as coach,
Paraguay will be facing Morocco on September 27th in Seville, after Chile.
Writing – Sports News Africa
The possible compositions
Morocco (4-2-3-1): Bounou-Hakimi, Saiss, Mmaee, Allah-Amrabat, Belhanda-Ziyech, Chair, Boufal-En-Nesyri
Chile (4-3-3) Cortes-Mehssatou, Medel, Maripan, Suazo-Vidal, Aranguiz, Pulgar-Sanchez, Brereton Diaz, Meneses
Source: sportnewsafrica
