FIFA World Cup 2022: Top 5 players to watch out for in Morocco vs Portugal World Cup 2022 Quarter-Final clash

FIFA World Cup 2022: Top 5 players to watch out for in Morocco vs Portugal World Cup 2022 Quarter-Final clash

MAR vs POR WC 2022: Morocco hope to create history when they face Portugal in the 3^rd Quarter-Final of the FIFA WC 2022 on Saturday.

The African side hope to see themselves through to their first FIFA WC semi-final, but have the challenge of Portugal awaiting.

This contest is expected to be a thriller and hence need certain performances to ensure it lives up to its billing.

Today, we see the top 5 players expected to perform in MAR vs POR WC 2022 clash for a place in the semi-finals.

Hakim Ziyech

The winger has been the catalyst in Morocco’s magnificent World Cup campaign.

He has scored and assisted a goal each in the 4 matches played and hopes to repeat his performance vs Portugal.

Ziyech’s runs down the flank will keep the Portuguese defence on their toes and if successful, could lead Morocco to a first ever WC semi-final.

Sofyan Amrabat

The Fiorentina mid-fielder has been rock-solid for the African side and has been one of their standout performers.

🗣️ “He is the beating heart of Walid Regragui’s side and the type of player who elevates the performance of those around him”

📝 Ahead of Morocco’s quarter-final against Portugal today, @GregLeaFootball explains how key Sofyan Amrabat has been for them 👇 #FIFAWorldCup

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 10, 2022

Amrabat has produced tough performances with bravery especially vs Spain in the Round of 16.

He drives them forward from the center of the park and will be given the task once again of accelerating Morocco’s play when required

Goncalo Ramos

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Ramos is set to be given another go after a stunning hat-trick in the Round of 16 match vs Switzerland.

The striker was pinpoint accurate with his finishing and will be tasked to latch onto chances vs Morocco as well.

If Portugal hope to start quick, then Ramos comes into play as he can deflate opponents with his quick pace, turn and striking ability.

Bruno Fernandes

Bruno has scored 2 and assisted 3 goals in the competition so far and is Portugal’s creative player.

Fernandes can create space rather skillfully and will be eyeing another quality performance to see his side move a step towards the World Cup title.

5 – Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in five goals in three games at the 2022 #FIFAWorldCup (two goals and three assists); the most by a Portuguese player in a single edition of the tournament since 1966 (10 Eusébio & 6 José Torres). Class. pic.twitter.com/fQ1uX3HuR1

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 6, 2022

Bruno has not got a good record in crucial matches but this his chance to stamp his authority in a must-win cause.

Pepe

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The experienced defender has rolled back the years with his performances so far and will be required to deal with MAR’s attacking threat.

The Portugal defender is good from set-pieces due to which the Moroccan defence need to keep an eye on him as well.

A Captain’s performance looms large for Pepe, as he aims to guide Portugal to another WC semi-Final.