The selection of France is measured this Wednesday against the surprising Morocco in the framework of the semifinals of the Qatar World Cup 2022 with the stamp of favorite, but warned after the recent triumphs of his rival against teams of the stature of Spain and Portugal.
France seeks to return to the World Cup Final with one of the most solid squads in the competition and with Kylian Mbappé as one of the stars of the event.
Morocco has already made history by ensuring at least compete for third place in the World Cup and will seek to give another bell entrenched in its defensive scheme and quick transitions.
Day: Wednesday, December 10.
Hour: 2:00 pm (US Eastern Time).
Place: Estadio Al Bayt.
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France will not have casualties for the match against Morocco and hopes to have all its figures in the starting 11.
Raphael Varane revealed that they are aware of Morocco’s rigid defense, so they will not come out confident. “They defend very well, they are in very good physical shape, they are also dangerous in counterattacks and set pieces, it will be very difficult. We, the team leaders, have to prepare all the players for another battle, it is a World Cup semifinal , you have to give everything until the end if you want your place in the final”, said Varane.
Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco, said that they still want to continue making history and that they will give everything to advance to the World Cup final. “We are still hungry, let them know. We are not going to stop here,” Regragui said.
France: Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud.
Morocco: Bounou; Hakimi, El Yamiq, Benoun, Attiyat Allah; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal.