Mohamed Wahbi, coach of the Moroccan national team, sparked many questions during the press conference held today, Wednesday, where he revealed the list of players for the Niger matches and discussed in detail the topic of hosting the first match in Casablanca. He also commented on the situation of star player Ibrahim Diaz with his team Real Madrid amid limited playing time. These statements come within the framework of the “Atlas Lions'” preparations for upcoming commitments, reflecting the coach’s keenness to clarify perspectives for the fans.
Regarding the decision to hold the match in Casablanca, Wahbi explained that the goal is to provide the opportunity for the largest number of fans in various Moroccan cities to support the national team. He pointed out that this experience is new to him as a coach, recalling the last match hosted by the economic capital, which was between the Moroccan national team and the Democratic Republic of Congo four years ago. The coach confirmed his full confidence in the passion of Moroccan fans and their ability to fill the stands in any stadium that hosts the “Atlas Lions.”
As for the technical staff’s aspirations, Mohamed Wahbi confirmed that the main focus of the group is to deliver a strong and convincing performance on the field. He pointed out that the best way to reward the fans for their continuous support is to secure victory and present performances worthy of their aspirations and ambitions, stressing that good performance and positive results are the only way to make the supporters happy.
In a related context, Mohamed Wahbi addressed Ibrahim Diaz’s situation with his club Real Madrid, affirming that the player aspires to get more playing minutes but faces strong competition inside the royal club due to the value of the stars present. Wahbi reassured the fans that the technical staff is not worried about Diaz’s level, praising his enthusiasm and strong desire to contribute whenever he joins the national team. The coach expressed hope that Diaz’s international appearances would help him recover his competitive rhythm and return to Real Madrid with high morale to compete for his place in the starting lineup, expressing his full respect for the choices of the coaching staff of the Spanish club.
