2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Portugal v Morocco: Preview, Team News, Possible Line Ups, and Prediction
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Portugal vs Morocco
Morocco prepares itself for one of the biggest stages in the history of their nation as they play 2016 Euro winner Portugal. It’s a replay of the 2018 World Cup Group stage where they faced each other last. Cristiano Ronaldo was the difference maker then who won it for his nation with a mere score line of 1-0 only.
Morocco has been in a fairy tale form beating the likes of huge nations like Belgium and drawing against Croatia in the group stage. They won against Spain in the penalty shoot-out in the round of 16 and will be hoping to prove themselves out against Portugal. The European gants are is in some form and is considered one of the favorites to win the Golden cup now.
2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Portugal v Morocco: Team news
Nuno Mendes has been ruled out of the tournament which is a vital blow for the Portuguese. His pacy runs along the flank should have possessed a lot of problems for the Moroccans. Danilo Pereira has been dealing with a rib issue and is continuing his recovery but it’s not sure if he would participate in the quarter-final match.
Morocco is in some trouble regarding injuries lurking around them. Nayef Aguerd left the Spain match early due to a muscular issue with Romain Saiss requiring lengthy treatment on his thigh during the match. Fullbacks Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui are dealing with knocks as well with Sofyan Amrbat deals with back problems.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Portugal v Morocco: Possible lineup
Portugal (4-3-3):
Costa;
Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro;
Otavio, Carvalho, Bernardo;
Fernandes, Ramos, Felix.
Morocco (4-3-3):
Bounou;
Hakimi, El Yamiq, Benoun, Mazraoui;
Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah;
Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal.
2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Portugal v Morocco: Prediction
Gonçalo Ramos made everyone talk about him in the round of 16. His first World Cup appearance and a hat trick were something nobody expected. Ronaldo would again most probably be warming the bench with Morocco now given a task to defend a different attack. Portugal is in great form after their loss to South Korea and might win with a margin of 2-0.
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Syed Ashhad
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