Artem Frankov: “The French team is running out of strength and people. Morocco won't lose in regular time

Well-known Ukrainian journalist Artem Frankov told what he expects from one of the matches of the 1/2 finals of the 2022 World Cup, in which France and Morocco will play today.

“Again, everything is clear to everyone, and the previous triumphs of the Moroccans have almost no effect on the opinion of bookmaker experts - the lines radiate confidence in the victory of the French team. Just as they shone with conviction in the success of Belgium, Spain and Portugal.

In the forecast for the quarterfinals, I noted that Morocco began or began to lose people (although Sais came out, but only for a half with a small one; instead, Ager from Mazraoui was “lost”), and some one would replace the main performers. I made a mistake, and not only me - the unknown El-Yamik and Attiyat-Alla played no worse than the performers from the base. Will Walid Regragui be able to surprise one more time by restoring Ziyech (and he also left the field due to injury, so Morocco is already without four) or pulling another trump jack out of the sleeve?

You understand how unpredictable it is. But it is quite clear what an incredible emotional upsurge the Atlas Lions are experiencing. They have become the personification of hopes not only for all of North Africa and the entire Arab world, but also for most of the neutral fans of the entire planet, not to mention the numerous Moroccan diaspora. Now her crazy celebrations of victories are very exciting not only for Qatar, but also for Western Europe... And this emotional, strong-willed, moral factor has a chance to work again.

You have already understood that I am more persistent in the ability of Morocco - the strength of the French team and we know it very well. It is only worth noting that in the match with England, Didier Deschamps made only one substitution - Dembele for Coman (unbelievable in modern times). This may well indicate that the forces and people in Le Blai are running out, and the epidemic of injuries still affects with all the incredible depth of the composition.

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My prediction: oh, it wasn’t - Morocco didn’t lose in regular time of the match, ”said Frankov.