Morocco faces Benin this Monday at 20:00 GMT at the Fez Sports Complex. The Atlas Lions are expected to field a rotated squad, with several key players likely rested.
Ahead of the encounter with the Beninese Cheetahs, here is the probable starting lineup for Morocco.
While coach Walid Regragui aims to maintain his team’s winning streak, he may still opt to preserve some of his regular starters.
Achraf Hakimi, who has been a standout performer this season and scored against Tunisia last Friday, is expected to be rested for tonight’s game.
The European champion with PSG, preparing for the Club World Cup, has played numerous matches recently and is likely to be given a break.
Omar El Hilali is tipped to take over the right-back position in his absence. In midfield, Bilal El Khannouss, the U23 African champion, is also anticipated to start.
Ayyoub El Kaabi, who came off the bench to net the second goal against Tunisia, looks set to earn the coach’s trust as a starter this evening.
The probable Morocco lineup against Benin is: Bounou (goalkeeper), Omar El Hilali, Oussama Amrabat, Oussama El Azzouzi, Abdelhak Assal, Amir Richardson, Oussama Targhaline, Ounahi, Ben Seghir, El Kaabi, and El Khannouss.
This match represents not only an opportunity to continue a winning run but also a chance for the coach to manage his squad’s workload ahead of upcoming fixtures.
