Football: Morocco coach Ouahbi opens the door to El Hilali
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mountakhab.net
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi explains the absence of Omar El Hilali, a defender at Espanyol Barcelona, on tactical grounds: he prefers full-backs who can drop into the middle of the pitch. He says he is following the player closely and has asked to watch him again, according to Mountakhab.net.
Mohamed Ouahbi, Morocco’s coach, justifies the non-selection of Omar El Hilali, right-back at Espanyol Barcelona, on tactical grounds, according to Mountakhab.net. Ouahbi knows the player well, having coached him at under-20 level, and describes him as a well-liked young man.
The coach prefers full-backs who can reposition inside the pitch and contribute to the attack. In this light, the defender’s absence does not call his qualities into question. Ouahbi says he is closely following his performances in La Liga and has asked to watch him again.
He considers that the player is having a good season and hopes to give him the chance to play for the Atlas Lions one day. On 4 November, Mohamed Ouahbi unveiled a squad of 26 players for the match against Niger as part of AFCON 2027.
