No Anti-Mbappe’s Plan, Hakimi Highly Motivated To Beat His Friend – Regragui

Despite the fact that Kylian Mbappe is the leading scorer at the 2022 World Cup, Walid Regragui claims that Morocco does not have a specific strategy to deal with the France star.

Ahead of their World Cup semifinal matchup against the reigning champions France, Morocco’s manager has reminded his team that they will face much more than simply Mbappe’s threat.

Regragui has, however, also acknowledged that Achraf Hakimi, a teammate of Mbappe’s at Paris Saint-Germain, is looking forward to playing against his close friend.

During his pre-match press conference, he said, “We won’t make an anti-Mbappé plan because unfortunately, there isn’t just him. When we know the level of Antoine Griezmann between the lines… but Hakimi is a big champion so I’m not worried.

“They [Hakimi and Mbappe] are two champions, who won’t be giving away any gifts. Achraf is highly motivated to beat his friend.”

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The heated exchange between the two PSG players will serve as the match’s high point on Wednesday.

In January, while touring Qatar with Hakimi, Mbappe predicted a France vs. Morocco World Cup semifinal, saying he would “destroy” the defender.

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Mbappe appeared overjoyed when Hakimi’s cheeky penalty eliminated Spain and advanced Morocco to the quarterfinals.

At the 2022 World Cup, France and Morocco face off on Wednesday. The winner will take on either Croatia or Argentina in the Sunday’s final.