Amrabat

Sofyan Amrabat has been labelled as the standout player of the World Cup after Morocco's brave semi-final defeat to France.And the Fiorentina midfield.

“He’s always going to forgive him, he’s always going to have the support of the fans, that is always going to be the case with genuine fans. But Durham went one further, stating: “Well, he has been my player of the tournament, he is certainly talkSPORT’s man of the match.” “But it’s the ones that resonate, and I don’t want to put Amrabat down, but it’s the ones like him that resonate with young kids that are just starting off their journey in the game. “And he was driving at them, and the main reason they were so deep was because of his energy and the way he just cajoled his entire team and cajoled the entire nation.” “His drive, his energy, his leadership, everything that he stood for today, the French didn’t have in their ranks.” Speaking after the match on who their man of the match from Wednesday’s game was, talkSPORT’s Stuart Pearce said: “I think if I was edging on one it would be Amrabat.

There was perhaps no clearer example of that than Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, An omnipresent part of the Moroccan midfield, as France broke away with ...

He will no doubt be the subject of much attention after the World Cup, having caught the eye of even causal observers. [December 14, 2022] That is in no small part down to their incredible effort and fight.

Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat worked an extra shift in trying to contain France star Kylian Mbappe in Wednesday's Fifa World Cup semi-final showdown.

After an impressive World Cup outing so far, the Atlas Lions will now be eager to beat Croatia in Saturday’s third-place play-off. France beat the Atlas Lions 2-0 to progress to the final of the World Cup for a second successive tournament. It was the Altas Lions’ first defeat of this World Cup.

Amrabat revealed he asked the AC Milan striker to 'Just stop!' following him, as the Moroccan explained that the French side resorted to man-marking in ...

but he replied that he was instructed to follow me for the whole game.' It’s a really big compliment to all of Morocco. The Fiorentina midfielder said that he asked the AC Milan striker to 'Just stop!' following him around the pitch. 'But we should be proud that we played against the reigning world champions in the way we did. Sofyan Amrabat reveals he begged Olivier Giroud to stop 'following me everywhere' during Morocco's semi-final defeat... 'Their striker, Olivier Giroud, was following me everywhere all over the midfield!

The Moroccan international was forced to ask Olivier Giroud to stop constantly man-marking him during Wednesday night's defeat by France at the World Cup ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/amrabat-giroud-morocco-liverpool-transfer-28738352#comments-wrapper) Should Liverpool sign Amrabat? "But we should be proud that we played against the reigning world champions in the way we did. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive) semi-finals as Morocco became the first African nation to ever reach the last four of the competition, but that was as far as they could go as Les Bleus ran out 2-0 winners on the night. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) giants [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc). "I said to him, 'Just stop!' but he replied that he was instructed to follow me for the whole game." "When we look back, I’m sure we will realise that. It’s a really big compliment to all of Morocco. "Will I be able to smile about it later? Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/amrabat-giroud-morocco-liverpool-transfer-28738352#comments-wrapper) But now it’s mainly just bitter," he insisted. Their striker, Olivier Giroud, was following me everywhere all over the midfield!," he told NOS at full-time. [Morocco](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/morocco-football-team) midfielder and [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) transfer target Sofyan Amrabat has confessed he had a chat with [Olivier Giroud](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/olivier-giroud) mid-game and asked the France striker to stop man-marking him.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, ready to fight Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and more in.

[Hellas Verona](/teams/verona) in January 2020. [Fiorentina](/teams/fiorentina) midfielder [Sofyan Amrabat](https://football-italia.net/player/sofyan-amrabat/), ready to fight Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and more in January for over €50m. Liverpool and Atletico Madrid had already been linked with Amrabat, who cost Fiorentina just under €20m to sign from

Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi has been one of the breakout stars of the 2022 World Cup, while team-mate Sofyan Amrabat is being linked with the likes ...

And the likes of Amrabat and Ounahi have probably also earned themselves big-money moves too. But I can't abandon the guys and my country." Indeed, no player has won the ball back more than Amrabat (41), and it's not just that he regains possession, he retains it well too. On Monday, he appeared on the front page of Mundo Deportivo, who reported that Barcelona were suddenly interested in signing Ounahi. “They’ve reached this stage for a reason. He may be slim but he's also strong, while he is outrageously comfortable on the ball, with his dribbling skills particularly impressive. "I am very emotional,” he admitted afterwards. "He’s an important part of the team," Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd said. As he's acknowledged himself, he started the tournament somewhat slowly. The 22-year-old plays for the worst team in Ligue 1, Angers, who have amassed just eight points from 15 outings this season. Not after his dynamic displays in Qatar. [All he knew was that "the No.8" had been "impressive".](https://football-italia.net/spain-coach-luis-enrique-praises-extraordinary-amrabat-and-ziyech/) And he had been.

Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has apologized for a picture that emerged on his Instagram account after his team's World Cup win over Spain.

I have a lot of respect for the Spanish and when I heard that people were not liking it, I immediately deleted it. I apologize if anyone felt upset.” I have my Instagram account, but there is another person who also manages it for me,” he said.

Tottenham 'are preparing to outbid Liverpool and Atletico Madrid to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat'… with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay ...

with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay upwards of £50m' for the Fiorentina midfielder [reportedly](/sport/football/article-11537515/Tottenham-clubs-interested-signing-Argentinas-Alexis-Mac-Allister-Brighton.html) in the running to acquire Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, after his impressive performances for Argentina during the Qatar World Cup. [Tottenham](/sport/teampages/tottenham-hotspur.html) are expected to 'escalate their attempts' to beat [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) and [Atletico Madrid](/sport/teampages/atletico-madrid.html) to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat for more than £50m this January. [back in January](/sport/football/article-10437635/Tottenham-enquire-Fiorentina-midfielder-Amrabat-hold-talks-Wolves-Traore.html), after it appeared he had struggled to settle in to life in the Serie A. [claimed](/sport/football/article-11539681/Emmanuel-Macron-told-Sofyan-Amrabat-BEST-midfielder-World-Cup.html) he was 'the best midfielder in Qatar.' [The midfielder has been a constant in Morocco's inspirational World Cup side](/sport/football/article-11542523/Croatia-vs-Morocco-World-Cup-2022-Team-news-kick-time-TV-channel-stream-head-head.html)

Tottenham Hotspurs are ready to up their pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat, and could splash over €50m for the Morocco international.

However, the North London outfit will have to slug it out with Liverpool and Atletico Madrid for the signing of the 26-year-old. The Morocco international has been the revelation of the World Cup in Qatar, leading his men to their historic first ever semi-final. Tottenham Hotspurs are ready to up their pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat, and could splash over €50m for the Morocco international.

Midfield duo Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi were key to the Atlas Lions' superb tournament, and Parlour says both would be perfect for the Gunners. Ounahi ...

[talkSPORT.com](https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true). “Morocco were very good. [talkSPORT Breakfast](https://talksport.com/topic/sports-breakfast/). [Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to France](https://talksport.com/football/1277664/france-argentina-world-cup-final-win-morocco/). [whose crunching tackle on Mbappe thrilled supporters](https://talksport.com/football/1277700/sofyan-amrabat-kylian-mbappe-tackle-morocco-france-world-cup/), and England legend Stuart Pearce – and Ounahi were two of Morocco’s outstanding performers in the middle of the park. [Morocco have been the story of this winter World Cup so far](https://talksport.com/football/1277821/morocco-better-team-france-world-cup-semi-final/).

Ray Parlour is convinced that Arsenal should sign Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi after their impressive performances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar .

Parlour finished by saying: 'Morocco were very good. [talkSPORT ](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjK5tKCqfz7AhUW6-0KHV_hDVwYABAAGgJkZw&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESaeD2S3mIG6CblKbgrZ2zKcYg7rWnNeR-vOyNOymdcamFIuzL4nRYqR_s7Ra_kHXAE8pKyruWibJ73dU0oGhCuBcFVwq50Kvx9j6rL4U0JfNL6CsRazPOOvLF0aszpr-9FjIDCXtcRcqkvQ&sig=AOD64_0gA-2ktad0VoCBzGCg-qD7LS6F3A&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiw1MqCqfz7AhWKScAKHe52AhcQ0Qx6BAgFEAE)about which players he would sign, Parlour said: 'Ounahi, the No.8, he is different class. [ Morocco make history by beating Portugal 1-0](/sport/football/article-5865203/Portugal-1-0-Morocco-Cristiano-Ronaldo-heads-home-fourth-goal-World-Cup.html) to become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes Morocco midfielders Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi would add a lot of quality to his former club.

Ounahi’s tenacity and fearlessness has earned him a lot of praise from observers. With that performance and what I’ve seen of him in this tournament, he’s not fazed by big games, the biggest game for his country maybe ever.” “Amrabat, he’s a player, too.

Liverpool are reportedly in talks with the agency of Morocco and Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) The run back and tackle against Kylian Mbappe in last night’s loss was enough to gain admirers. Di Marzio claims that Liverpool would be a ‘dream’ move for Amrabat and his agency are hoping to make the deal happen. The Fiorentina midfielder guided his country to a World Cup semi-final, which unfortunately was where it ended for the African side. There have been several standout performers in Qatar, most of them having links with a move to Liverpool.

Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat says he told France striker Olivier Giroud to stop following him around during the teams' World Cup semi-final clash.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Morocco's historic World Cup campaign came to an end in the final four tie against Les Bleus. WHAT THEY SAID: "Their striker, Olivier Giroud, followed me everywhere all over the field. Amrabat revealed after the game that he pleaded with Giroud to leave him be in an acknowledgement of the forward's work rate.

Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has revealed that he told Olivier Giroud to stop man-marking him during their World Cup semi-final clash.France book.

“But we should be proud that we played against the reigning world champions in the way we did. It’s a really big compliment to all of Morocco. 7 day bonuses expiry. 18+ Opt in, bet £10+ at odds 2.00+, in 7 days. [live on talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/1277982/argentina-v-france-tv-channel-kick-off-time-free-live-stream-talksport-commentary-world-cup-2022-final-mbappe-messi/) – thanks to a [2-0 win over the African nation](https://talksport.com/football/1277664/france-argentina-world-cup-final-win-morocco/). [Morocco](https://talksport.com/football/1277821/morocco-better-team-france-world-cup-semi-final/) took the game to the reigning world champions having 61 per cent possession.

Sofyan Amrabat will have 'woken up' top clubs around Europe with his World Cup displays, according to his brother.Nordin Amrabat, who previously playe.

“I think the top clubs in Europe who have been sleeping have now woken up. talkSPORT is bringing you wall-to-wall coverage of the 2022 World Cup. [Sport Witness, the former Watford man said: ](http://sportwitness.co.uk/players-brother-confirms-january-talks-tottenham-sends-warning-rivals-now-woken/)“I am really incredibly proud of Sofyan. [Liverpool being linked,](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-snubs-liverpool-transfer-25752435) Tottenham are another club who could revisit their interest after being in talks over a move for the player last year. [Football London](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-tottenham-transfer-paratici-25658590), Spurs had hoped to sign Amrabat in the January transfer window before eventually signing Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus. Nordin Amrabat, who previously played for Watford, was discussing the future of his brother who has been hugely impressive for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes Morocco midfielders Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi would add a lot of quality to his former club.

Ounahi’s tenacity and fearlessness has earned him a lot of praise from observers. With that performance and what I’ve seen of him in this tournament, he’s not fazed by big games, the biggest game for his country maybe ever.” “Amrabat, he’s a player, too.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes Morocco midfielders Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi would add a lot of quality to his former club.

Ounahi’s tenacity and fearlessness has earned him a lot of praise from observers. With that performance and what I’ve seen of him in this tournament, he’s not fazed by big games, the biggest game for his country maybe ever.” “Amrabat, he’s a player, too.

Liverpool have one major problem compared to Man City this season. Jürgen Klopp may need to pursue a dual fix on the pitch and in the transfer market.

Let’s hope this enables them to start dominating a vital defensive area of the pitch to the standard they were at last term. Yet if the tactical change was made with the intention of regaining control of zone five then the evidence suggests it failed. Perhaps, and in only two of the other 29 zones monitored by Opta have the Reds’ figures worsened by a wider margin. They’ve seen a drop of four per cent on the right but a mildly concerning eight per cent on the left. As much as Amrabat is a fine player, the Reds’ style of play markedly differs from that in which he has so richly enhanced his reputation. He has recently been quoted as saying he likes Atlético Madrid's style of play (there’s no accounting for taste) but his defensive action map in the above tweet illustrates that he thrives in a zone in which the Reds have lost a degree of control. Liverpool play in a far more front-foot style, and are hit in transition rather than deploying the low block that underdogs Morocco had to employ. They split the pitch into even smaller segments than your average coaching manual, so we’ll begin with a look at the section of this key defensive zone which is the width of the six-yard box. The field is theoretically divided into 18 zones, and 14 is the one which is deemed to be of significant value from an attacking perspective. What’s a regista, what’s he doing in the half space and is he going to generate any expected assists from there? While the Reds do not control that area of the pitch this term as well as they did last season, goal scoring hasn’t generally been an issue for them. Tactical and statistical analysis of football can get all-too easily bogged down in terms and jargon which a newcomer to the sport might struggle to understand these days.