Media365 editorial staff, published on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.
The former Moroccan coach, Hervé Renard, admitted that he did not always know how to use Sofiane Boufal well.
Morocco is currently standing out in Qatar by defying all predictions. This Wednesday, the Atlas Lions are even competing against France for a place in the final of the most beautiful of tournaments. A course in which the Angévin Sofiane Boufal played an important role. Even though he didn’t score, the left winger was very influential on his flank.
“Boufal has erased his individualism”
Boufal has come a long way since his debut in the selection in 2017. The one who is best able to talk about his rise is Hervé Renard. In the columns of L’Equipe, the latter admitted that he is a completely different player than the one he had started on the international scene. “I also had him at Lille. He started with me in the national team. So I know him well… but I haven’t always been able to take him well! He is very talented, capable of making the difference on a dribble, a feint of body. He has improved in the defensive withdrawal and has gained in maturity. He has erased his individualism, “said the French coach.
The former Moroccan coach also said to himself impressed by the dimension taken by Hakim Ziyech, the counterpart of Boufal on the right side. “A huge talent! I take it Amsterdam in August 2016, but then we have a little dispute. He did not make the CAN 2017. He then scored twice against Mali for his return (6-0, in September 2017). He is able to see things that few players can see so quickly. He is very strong on set pieces. With a phenomenal volume of play… when he wants! “.
Boufal – Ziyech, an offensive doublet which the France team will have every interest in being wary of this Wednesday if it wants to extend its course at the World Cup and find Argentina in the final.
