Amrabat

SportsBrief.com News - Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has revealed what he told France striker Olivier Giroud during the semi-final match, where Giroud ...

Mbappe shook it off and completed the match. “Their striker, Olivier Giroud, followed me everywhere all over the field. The majority of the attention ahead of the semi-final match between France and Morocco was on the duel between club teammates and best friends Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi.

The Moroccan international was forced to ask Olivier Giroud to stop constantly man-marking him during Wednesday night's defeat by France at the World Cup ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/amrabat-giroud-morocco-liverpool-transfer-28738352#comments-wrapper) Should Liverpool sign Amrabat? "But we should be proud that we played against the reigning world champions in the way we did. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive) semi-finals as Morocco became the first African nation to ever reach the last four of the competition, but that was as far as they could go as Les Bleus ran out 2-0 winners on the night. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) giants [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc). "I said to him, 'Just stop!' but he replied that he was instructed to follow me for the whole game." "When we look back, I’m sure we will realise that. It’s a really big compliment to all of Morocco. "Will I be able to smile about it later? Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/amrabat-giroud-morocco-liverpool-transfer-28738352#comments-wrapper) But now it’s mainly just bitter," he insisted. Their striker, Olivier Giroud, was following me everywhere all over the midfield!," he told NOS at full-time. [Morocco](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/morocco-football-team) midfielder and [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) transfer target Sofyan Amrabat has confessed he had a chat with [Olivier Giroud](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/olivier-giroud) mid-game and asked the France striker to stop man-marking him.

Midfield duo Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi were key to the Atlas Lions' superb tournament, and Parlour says both would be perfect for the Gunners. Ounahi ...

[talkSPORT.com](https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true). “Morocco were very good. [talkSPORT Breakfast](https://talksport.com/topic/sports-breakfast/). [Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to France](https://talksport.com/football/1277664/france-argentina-world-cup-final-win-morocco/). [whose crunching tackle on Mbappe thrilled supporters](https://talksport.com/football/1277700/sofyan-amrabat-kylian-mbappe-tackle-morocco-france-world-cup/), and England legend Stuart Pearce – and Ounahi were two of Morocco’s outstanding performers in the middle of the park. [Morocco have been the story of this winter World Cup so far](https://talksport.com/football/1277821/morocco-better-team-france-world-cup-semi-final/).

Fiorentina and Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat admits that he is flattered by links with a move to either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.

"We have a good coach at Fiorentina too but...yes, I like Cholo's style." But I'm a Fiorentina player, I respect the club and I have a great relationship with the president," Amrabat said. [Fiorentina](/football/fiorentina/) midfielder [Sofyan Amrabat](/people/sofyan-amrabat/) has admitted that he is flattered to be linked with moves to the likes of [Atletico Madrid](/football/atletico-madrid/) and [Barcelona](/football/barcelona/).

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, ready to fight Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and more in.

[Hellas Verona](/teams/verona) in January 2020. [Fiorentina](/teams/fiorentina) midfielder [Sofyan Amrabat](https://football-italia.net/player/sofyan-amrabat/), ready to fight Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and more in January for over €50m. Liverpool and Atletico Madrid had already been linked with Amrabat, who cost Fiorentina just under €20m to sign from

Emmanuel Macron reportedly congratulated Fiorentina and Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat after Les Blues' victory in the World Cup semi-finals last night.

[Kylian Mbappé](https://football-italia.net/player/kylian-mbappe/), which many pundits called [ the ‘moment of the World Cup.’](https://football-italia.net/amrabat-tackle-on-mbappe-called-moment-of-the-world-cup/) [Fiorentina](/teams/fiorentina) and Morocco star [Sofyan Amrabat](https://football-italia.net/player/sofyan-amrabat/) after Les Blues’ victory in the World Cup semi-finals last night. [Hellas Verona](/teams/verona) man was probably the best defending midfielder in Qatar, where he helped his national team reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Ray Parlour has suggested that Arsenal should look at Sofyan Amrabat after his performances at the World Cup.

Joe Cole suggested that he has been one of the best holding midfielders at the World Cup. The report claiming that Spurs and Liverpool want Amrabat notes that he will cost over £30 million. If I was Arsenal, I’d be looking at him. “Amrabet, I tell you he’s a player. But few players enhanced their reputations quite like Amrabat. [has told talkSPORT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGK_K5poHdE) that Arsenal should look at [Sofyan Amrabat](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/sofyan-amrabat/) after his performances in helping Morocco reach the semi-final of the World Cup.

According to reports, Jurgen Klopp has already met with Sofyan Amrabat's agent ahead of a potential move to Liverpool.

[Liverpool](https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-fc-news) have been [linked](https://www.relevo.com/futbol/mundial-masculino/millones-amrabat-sensacion-mundial-20221210190631-nt.html) with a move for Sofyan Amrabat in January and now a new update has emerged from a reliable source on the club’s pursuit of the player. Indeed, the Brazilian looks like a replaceable asset at the moment having recorded fewer tackles and interceptions per game ( He tallied up an 84% pass completion rate and won 51% of his duels, as well as averaging 50 touches, 31.4 accurate passes, 1.2 interceptions, 2.6 tackles and 1.8 clearances per game. With that being said, the signing of Amrabat could be a great opportunity for Klopp to strengthen the centre of the pitch at Anfield and if a deal could be done in January it could be a huge boost in Liverpool’s pursuit of earning a Champions League spot. [five](https://www.sofascore.com/player/sofyan-amrabat/359272) appearances, the €40m-valeyed [(£34m](https://www.relevo.com/futbol/mundial-masculino/millones-amrabat-sensacion-mundial-20221210190631-nt.html))midfielder has been nothing short of a “ [monster](https://twitter.com/CACoates96/status/1600165739947708429)” – as dubbed by Charlotte Coates. [Champions League](https://www.footballfancast.com/champions-league) winners are [reportedly](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11532789/Liverpool-set-beat-Real-Madrid-Enzo-Fernandez-Jude-Bellingham.html) pushing a deal for, and Amrabat could complete the set in their rebuild in the centre of the pitch. [World Cup](https://www.footballfancast.com/world-cup-2022) in Qatar, with Morocco becoming the first African team to ever reach the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament and it’s safe to say the midfielder has been a key player in their record-breaking progression. [2.9](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/115916/History/Fabinho)) than he did last term (3) and fewer still than in 2020/21 (3.4). [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/vertragsende/verein/31) in the summer, and Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara well into their 30s at this point, it is becoming a matter of urgency for the Reds to refresh. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.footballfancast.com/tag/jurgen-klopp) and the powers at Anfield are on a recruitment drive over the next few months in order to acquire the services of midfielders who can be part of the next generation of the German coach’s successful Merseyside squad. [Foot Mercato](https://twitter.com/footmercato) journalist Anas Bakhkhar gave an interview with [Empire of the Kop](https://empireofthekop.substack.com/p/exclusive-every-word-of-our-sofyan?sd=pf) and provided an update on Liverpool’s interest in the Fiorentina and Morocco midfielder Amrabat. “We’ve talked about it in Foot Mercato that Liverpool’s coach Jurgen Klopp has met the agent of Sofyan Amrabat, we can also mention that his brother, Nordin Amrabat, who has been working on his brother’s career for a long time now, was also there and they both met with the coach.

Sofyan Amrabat will have 'woken up' top clubs around Europe with his World Cup displays, according to his brother.Nordin Amrabat, who previously playe.

“I think the top clubs in Europe who have been sleeping have now woken up. talkSPORT is bringing you wall-to-wall coverage of the 2022 World Cup. [Sport Witness, the former Watford man said: ](http://sportwitness.co.uk/players-brother-confirms-january-talks-tottenham-sends-warning-rivals-now-woken/)“I am really incredibly proud of Sofyan. [Liverpool being linked,](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-snubs-liverpool-transfer-25752435) Tottenham are another club who could revisit their interest after being in talks over a move for the player last year. [Football London](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-tottenham-transfer-paratici-25658590), Spurs had hoped to sign Amrabat in the January transfer window before eventually signing Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus. Nordin Amrabat, who previously played for Watford, was discussing the future of his brother who has been hugely impressive for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar.

Liverpool have one major problem compared to Man City this season. Jürgen Klopp may need to pursue a dual fix on the pitch and in the transfer market.

Let’s hope this enables them to start dominating a vital defensive area of the pitch to the standard they were at last term. Yet if the tactical change was made with the intention of regaining control of zone five then the evidence suggests it failed. Perhaps, and in only two of the other 29 zones monitored by Opta have the Reds’ figures worsened by a wider margin. They’ve seen a drop of four per cent on the right but a mildly concerning eight per cent on the left. As much as Amrabat is a fine player, the Reds’ style of play markedly differs from that in which he has so richly enhanced his reputation. He has recently been quoted as saying he likes Atlético Madrid's style of play (there’s no accounting for taste) but his defensive action map in the above tweet illustrates that he thrives in a zone in which the Reds have lost a degree of control. Liverpool play in a far more front-foot style, and are hit in transition rather than deploying the low block that underdogs Morocco had to employ. They split the pitch into even smaller segments than your average coaching manual, so we’ll begin with a look at the section of this key defensive zone which is the width of the six-yard box. The field is theoretically divided into 18 zones, and 14 is the one which is deemed to be of significant value from an attacking perspective. What’s a regista, what’s he doing in the half space and is he going to generate any expected assists from there? While the Reds do not control that area of the pitch this term as well as they did last season, goal scoring hasn’t generally been an issue for them. Tactical and statistical analysis of football can get all-too easily bogged down in terms and jargon which a newcomer to the sport might struggle to understand these days.

Gianluca Di Marzio has suggested that Sofyan Amrabat's agent is pushing him towards Liverpool amid interest from Tottenham.

Everyone sees something in that, it would be the dream of the agency, but also that of the player in question. And signing Amrabat would seemingly be a step in the right direction given his recent form. Di Marzio has suggested that he could now cost £40 million. And the summer signing of Arthur Melo is yet to pay off. “He has all the characteristics he needs to play under Anonio Conte. But it seems that Di Marzio would be more surprised to see Amrabat end up in North London.

Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat says he told France striker Olivier Giroud to stop following him around during the teams' World Cup semi-final clash.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Morocco's historic World Cup campaign came to an end in the final four tie against Les Bleus. WHAT THEY SAID: "Their striker, Olivier Giroud, followed me everywhere all over the field. Amrabat revealed after the game that he pleaded with Giroud to leave him be in an acknowledgement of the forward's work rate.

Tottenham 'are preparing to outbid Liverpool and Atletico Madrid to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat'… with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay ...

with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay upwards of £50m' for the Fiorentina midfielder [reportedly](/sport/football/article-11537515/Tottenham-clubs-interested-signing-Argentinas-Alexis-Mac-Allister-Brighton.html) in the running to acquire Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, after his impressive performances for Argentina during the Qatar World Cup. [Tottenham](/sport/teampages/tottenham-hotspur.html) are expected to 'escalate their attempts' to beat [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) and [Atletico Madrid](/sport/teampages/atletico-madrid.html) to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat for more than £50m this January. [back in January](/sport/football/article-10437635/Tottenham-enquire-Fiorentina-midfielder-Amrabat-hold-talks-Wolves-Traore.html), after it appeared he had struggled to settle in to life in the Serie A. [claimed](/sport/football/article-11539681/Emmanuel-Macron-told-Sofyan-Amrabat-BEST-midfielder-World-Cup.html) he was 'the best midfielder in Qatar.' [The midfielder has been a constant in Morocco's inspirational World Cup side](/sport/football/article-11542523/Croatia-vs-Morocco-World-Cup-2022-Team-news-kick-time-TV-channel-stream-head-head.html)

Tottenham Hotspurs are ready to up their pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat, and could splash over €50m for the Morocco international.

However, the North London outfit will have to slug it out with Liverpool and Atletico Madrid for the signing of the 26-year-old. The Morocco international has been the revelation of the World Cup in Qatar, leading his men to their historic first ever semi-final. Tottenham Hotspurs are ready to up their pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat, and could splash over €50m for the Morocco international.

Liverpool are reportedly in talks with the agency of Morocco and Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) The run back and tackle against Kylian Mbappe in last night’s loss was enough to gain admirers. Di Marzio claims that Liverpool would be a ‘dream’ move for Amrabat and his agency are hoping to make the deal happen. The Fiorentina midfielder guided his country to a World Cup semi-final, which unfortunately was where it ended for the African side. There have been several standout performers in Qatar, most of them having links with a move to Liverpool.

Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat says he told France striker Olivier Giroud to stop following him around during the teams' World Cup semi-final clash.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Morocco's historic World Cup campaign came to an end in the final four tie against Les Bleus. WHAT THEY SAID: "Their striker, Olivier Giroud, followed me everywhere all over the field. Amrabat revealed after the game that he pleaded with Giroud to leave him be in an acknowledgement of the forward's work rate.