National Coach Breaks Silence on Reports of Sofyan Amrabat’s International Retirement

The Truth About Sofyan Amrabat’s Retirement: Clarifications from National Coach Mohamed Ouahbi

In a move to put an end to recent rumors, National Coach Mohamed Ouahbi issued significant statements during today’s press conference, dedicated to revealing the final squad list called up to face Gabon and Lesotho, as well as the friendly match against Ghana.

No Conflicts with Technical Staff, a Purely Technical Decision

Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed during his speech that Sofyan Amrabat’s decision regarding his international retirement is merely the player’s desire to get more playing minutes, stressing that this decision was based on purely sporting motives. In the same context, the national coach categorically denied the existence of any conflicts between Sofyan Amrabat and the Moroccan national team’s technical staff, describing their relationship as professional and normal.

Praise for Amrabat’s Journey with the Moroccan National Team

Ouahbi added that Sofyan Amrabat has made great sacrifices and was a key pillar in many of the recent achievements of the Moroccan national team, noting that the player deserves all appreciation and respect for what he has offered while wearing the Lions’ jersey. These clarifications put an end to interpretations that linked the player’s decision to tensions within the training camp, with the national coach confirming that everything being circulated in this regard is baseless.