The World Cup sensation is back in action. Morocco finished fourth at the recent FIFA tournament in Qatar and became the most successful African nation to finish that high. Ahead of the international break, during which AFCON and EURO 2024 qualifying matches are scheduled, Morocco will play international friendlies with Brazil and Peru. Coach Walid Regragui announced the list of players called for these matches, but also sent a strong support message to his player Achraf Hakimi. اللائحة الرسمية لأسود الأطلس 🦁🔥 Squad list : Team is ready !#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 #AtlasLions #TeamMorocco pic.twitter.com/C2WRiodR3M— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) March 13, 2023 PSG defender was recently accused of rape, which allegedly happened in his house in Paris, while his wife and kids went to a holiday in Dubai, but the player remained in Galtier’s squad and he will play for Morocco as well, even thou was placed under judicial supervision.”I spoke with Achraf. I often speak with him as with all my players. He is calm, that’s the most important thing. We are with him. There is the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise, we and all Moroccans are behind Achraf. We support him. He must think of football first. People will take care of these matters for him. We are all my heart with him. I think it will do him good to return to Morocco, to feel the support. He is someone who is strong on the field and outside” said the Atlas Lions coach.Achraf Hakimi accused of rapeRegragui also confirmed that he went on a scouting mission to Italy, in order to speak with AC Milan’s Brahim Diaz, who played for Spain in all youth selections, but it yet to decide will he play for the “Red Fury” or “Atlas Lions”. “I went to Milan to meet Brahim. We had a sincere discussion, he was honest. We are not negotiating. He is having a period of reflection to understand what to do between Spain and Morocco, but it will be his decision” said Regragui. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7087982##
