FIFA World Cup: Morocco is a workforce that’s united, says France defender Rafael Varane forward of semi-final tie

France and Manchester United defender Rafael Varane has heaped reward on Morocco, calling them a workforce that’s united. The defending champions are set to face the Atlas Lions within the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 12, 2022 22:58 IST

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By India Today Web Desk: France and Manchester United defender Rafael Varane has heaped reward on Morocco, calling them a workforce that’s united. The defending champions are set to face the Atlas Lions within the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking forward of their match, Varane stated Morocco are a really strong and united workforce, including that their performances within the event will give them a number of confidence.

“I think they’re a very solid team, very difficult to move. Defensively, we see a great solidarity. They write the history of Moroccan football, so it’s such a collective force that emerges. They have had performances that gave them a lot of confidence. It’s a team that is united. And here, I think they have weapons also offensively, whether on counterattacks, on set pieces or on individual actions. They have quality players,” stated Varane.

The former Real Madrid centre-back stated France’s goal is to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup from the beginning of the event.

“I think we’ve already done a great competition. Now, the initial objective is to win. We know how difficult it is, but that’s always been the goal since the competition started. Afterwards, of course, it’s already a satisfaction to be in the semi-finals. It’s not an easy thing,” Varane added.

Varane touched upon Antoine Griezmann’s new function within the midfield, saying he brings quite a bit to the workforce, on and off the pitch.

“He has the experience and the qualities that allow him to have this role in the team. It’s an extremely important role and that’s it. In any case, he is in full possession of his means and in full confidence. So he brings a lot, a lot to the group on the pitch and also off it,” stated Varane.

France are set to face Morocco within the semi-finals and can face the winners of Argentina versus Croatia within the closing of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Dec 12, 2022