After deciding to turn his back on Spain in order to wear the colors of Morocco, Brahim Abdelkader Diaz celebrated his first selection with the Atlas Lions directly as a starter on Friday once morest Angola (1-0) in a match friendly in Agadir.
Even if he was not directly decisive, the attacking midfielder of Real Madrid showed interesting activity for his first and he participated in numerous combinations with his teammates, notably with the other newcomer, Eliesse Ben Seghir, who started on the left.
At the end of the game, coach Walid Regragui was satisfied with Merengue’s debut. “ A lot of players started today with us, it’s not easy and I’m happy with them. I’m happy with Brahim’s adaptation with the group and even the other players. I wasn’t expecting an express adaptation like that “, confided the technician to the microphone ofArryadia.
Brahim Abdelkader Diaz vs Angola
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“I was very comfortable”
Substituted in the 87th minute to the ovations of the public, Brahim Abdelkader Diaz also enjoyed his first. “I am very happy, it is an honor to be here and to receive the love and affection they give me. I’m very grateful to all the fans at the stadium… and it’s a pleasure to be here. It’s a pride for me and for the whole family.
It was a very nice match, I was very comfortable, I felt good. I felt very good and in the next match I will score a goal. (…) It was a special day. I felt very good with my teammates, they were looking for me, they were giving me the ball… and I am very happy regarding that », appreciated the recruit in the mixed zone. The Madrilenian will have the opportunity to keep his promise to score on Tuesday at the same place once morest Mauritania.
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