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Morocco may have racked up five wins in the same number of matches in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, and Vahid Halilhodzic is not immune from criticism of his tactics. But the Moroccan coach must have been very surprised by the reflection of a local journalist after the victory over Sudan (3-0) on Friday night: “I have no questions but, please, tell your players not to return the ball to a goalkeeper.”
“Coach Waheed” was famous for his hot temper, he replied very calmly. “Just to tell you, when you start an action from behind, playing goalkeeper is very important in modern football,” the French-Bosnian began. When the match is blocked, we play on the goalkeeper to change the game and direct the ball to the other side where there is no pressure. And our goalkeeper has a great left foot, which can be an advantage to counterattack on the other side. And then, evacuating all the time is not always effective.”
On Friday, it took more for Halilhodzic to get off his hinges.
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