Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi will face Spain forward Marco Asensio in Tuesday’s football World Cup round of 16 tie.
Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi has revealed. He is looking forward to facing his old friend Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio in the round of 16 of the tournament. the world on Tuesday According to a report from Marca on Monday,
Hakimi grew up in Real Madrid’s youth ranks and shared a dressing room with Asensio in the first team, before joining Borussia Dortmund on two loan deals. He then moved to Inter Milan in 2022 and signed for Paris Saint-Germain last summer. UFABET He was an integral part of Morocco’s World Cup campaign in Qatar and faces Spain in the round of 16 on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old right-back sees it as a good thing to play against his old friend Asensio at Real Madrid as both sides know each other’s game well.
‘He knows what kind of player I am. I know what he is like. It will be a good fight.’ said Hakimi.
When it comes to Asensio’s overall form and his plight at Real Madrid, who are struggling to secure a new deal, Hamichi believes the 26-year-old is enjoying the confidence of the national team coach. Spain given to him to make the form clearly better.
‘It’s the confidence the coach has given him. At Real Madrid he had a great time. And now there are players who are better than him.’
‘But in the national team He has already shown that he is at an impressive level. You have to be very careful with him. And when he gains the confidence and support of the coach. He will respond.’ said Hakimi.