Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi believes his country can shock Spain in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday.
Morocco ‘deserves respect,’ according to Hakimi, after defeating Belgium to win their group.
Speaking ahead of Morocco’s clash with Spain, the Paris Saint-Germain said (via Sport): “We were first in the group, and I think we already deserve a little respect. I think Spain knows it, and they’ve to be a little afraid of us.
“They have to be afraid of us, the truth. And why not give the surprise again?”
He continued: “The coach has transmitted a winning mentality to us, and it doesn’t matter who comes, we’ve to play our game, in the we are in lines”.