Mazraoui ‘fantastic’ in AFCON opener

“I have three super full-backs; Salah-Eddine has gone up a level and is a great left-back, Mazraoui is one of the best technically in his position.

“Sometimes we’ll be without Achraf, sometimes without Mazraoui, sometimes without Salah-Eddine.

“I don’t have any doubts or worries. In the past, without Achraf, we would have been in trouble, but now we have options. One thing is certain, however, Hakimi will play [some part in the tournament].”

Morocco continue in the capital Rabat for their second and third Group A fixtures, with Mali (26 December) and Zambia (29 December) the opposition.