At 9pm on July 24th, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Men’s Football group stage kicks off, with a key matchup in Group B as Argentina U23 and Morocco U23 go head-to-head. Both teams are hoping for a winning start to set the stage for advancing to the knockout rounds.
Argentina has won two gold medals in the Olympic men’s football tournament, but in the last Olympics, they finished the group stage with a 1-1-1 record for 4 points, failing to reach the round of 16 due to a lower goal difference. This time, Argentina has assembled a formidable squad, boasting the likes of Manchester City striker Alvarez, Fiorentina forward Beltran, and emerging talent Echeverri.
The Argentina U23 lineup includes 3 World Cup winners (Alvarez, Almada and Rulli), showcasing their strong desire for success. However, coach Mascherano’s managerial abilities have been questioned. Since January 22nd this year, Argentina U23 has played 12 matches, registering 6 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses, a win rate of just 50%.
Looking at the last 10 matches, Argentina U23 has only won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2, maintaining a win rate of 50%. Despite their star-studded roster, they suffered a humbling 3-0 loss to Mexico U23 in a friendly, and a 1-0 defeat to Guinea U23 in their most recent match, causing concern.
Over these 10 games, Argentina U23 scored 24 goals, averaging 2.4 goals per match. This firepower is not lacking, but they also conceded 14 goals, an average of 1.4 goals per match. While they managed 4 clean sheets, there’s room for improvement.
Morocco U23 may not be as widely known as Argentina U23, but they still have some notable players like 22-year-old Abde, 20-year-old Ahoumak, both La Liga talents, along with Rahimi, who shone in the Asian Champions League last season, leading Al Ain to the title, and Ibrahim Salah at Rennes, and Bouchouari at Saint-Étienne. These experienced players make them a formidable opponent.
However, Morocco U23 hasn’t played extensively in 2024, with just 3 matches: a 1-0 loss to Ukraine U21, a 2-0 win against Wales U21, and a 2-2 draw against Belgium U21. This performance might not be seen as satisfactory. But, in their last 10 matches, Morocco U23 has recorded 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, achieving a win rate of 60%, slightly better than Argentina U23.
Overall, Argentina U23 enjoys greater fame with their lineup, but Mascherano’s coaching ability is somewhat lacking. Morocco U23 may not be in great form recently, but they have some solid players who can make a difference. It’s likely to be a closely contested match.
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