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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has made an attacking tweak for the decisive Group C clash against Haiti, bringing striker Ayoub El Kaabi into the starting
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has made an attacking tweak for the decisive Group C clash against Haiti, bringing striker Ayoub El Kaabi into the starting XI as the Atlas Lions chase top spot. With Brazil facing Scotland in the group's other match, Morocco know goal difference could ultimately decide who finishes first. Ouahbi has responded by adding more firepower, while also making changes in defence.
Redouane Halhal replaces Issa Diop at centre-back, and Anass Salah Eddine comes in for Noussair Mazraoui at left-back. Teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi, who impressed against both Brazil and Scotland, is rested, with Sofyan Amrabat returning to anchor the midfield. Azzedine Ounahi makes way as Morocco opt for a more attack-minded setup. Already eliminated, Haiti have made two changes from the side beaten 3-0 by Brazil.
Wilson Isidor returns to the starting lineup, while Lenny Joseph also comes into the team as Haiti look to end their campaign on a positive note. Morocco begin the evening level on points with Brazil and firmly in contention to top Group C. A convincing victory could pile pressure on the five-time world champions in the parallel fixture against Scotland.
Morocco: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Redouane Halhal, Chadi Riad, Anass Salah Eddine; Sofyan Amrabat, Ismael Saibari, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui, Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi. Haiti: Johny Placide; Ricardo Ade, Hannes Delcroix, Martin Experience, Jean-Kevin Duverne; Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Danley Jean Jacques; Ruben Providence, Lenny Joseph, Wilson Isidor, Josue Casimir.
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