FRANCE 98 – Morocco – N. Naybet: “I'm sure we'll beat Scotland and qualify for the second round”

Morocco – N. Naybet: “I’m sure we’ll beat Scotland and qualify for the second round”

22.06.98 22h00 CET

Comments from SAINT-ETIENNE, Monday 22 June.

Youssef ROSSI (4)

“We’re ready for the game against SCOTLAND. It’s one of the most important matches MOROCCO will ever have played. It’s going to be tough for us because SCOTLAND are confident and also because our qualification depends on the outcome of the BRAZIL-NORWAY match. We believe we can do it and we’ll do our utmost.”

Noureddine NAYBET (6)

“It’ll be difficult because we know that this match will be decisive. We’ll be up against a strong Scottish team. This match will be different from all the matches so far and we’ll absolutely have to get down to it and win. During the match we’ll have to wait and see how things evolve. We’ll have to make the most of our fast style and put the Scottish defence in difficulty. If we win against SCOTLAND it won’t be a surprise for us, even though the press is saying the opposite. I’m sure we’ll beat SCOTLAND and qualify for the second round.”

Said CHIBA (8)

“SCOTLAND are surprising, they’re a physical team capable of keeping the pressure up for 90 minutes. We’ll do all we can to qualify for the second round. We’re in SAINT-ETIENNE to beat SCOTLAND but it won’t be the easiest of matches.”

Ali EL KHATTABI (11)

“We don’t yet know who’s selected to play against SCOTLAND. The coach will only let us know tomorrow. We all expect a very tough match and we’re all a bit on edge. Team moral is flying high and we hope to win and qualify.”