Mohamed Wahbi: We Deserved to Win, and We Faced a Great Team

Mohamed Wahbi, coach of the Moroccan national team, expressed his relative satisfaction with the performance of the 'Atlas Lions' against Brazil in their World Cup opener, despite the disappointment of not securing a victory in a match that ended 1-1.

Wahbi stated in media comments after the match that his team executed most of what was planned on the field, while also noting the difficulty of facing a strong team led by coach Carlo Ancelotti, which made the task more complicated.

The Moroccan coach explained that the goal from the beginning was to collect the three points, confirming that his players entered the match with the same ambition, before adding: 'We wanted to win, and we felt the match slipped away from us after we couldn't secure the victory.'

Wahbi also praised the performance of the substitute players who participated during the match, considering that they provided the necessary contribution in a strong match against one of the top contenders for the title.

The 'Atlas Lions' coach addressed the impact of weather conditions, explaining that the high temperatures clearly affected the physical performance of some players, especially those experiencing their first World Cup.

Wahbi added that the team will work in the coming period on addressing some technical and tactical aspects, in preparation for the next match against Scotland, which he described as a tough test requiring great focus.

He concluded his remarks by emphasizing his confidence in his players' ability to gradually improve throughout the tournament, stressing the continuation of efforts to achieve positive results in the upcoming matches.