Qatar 2022 : Rohr backs Morocco, Ghana, Senegal for knockouts

Instant previous Tremendous Eagles overseas supervisor Gernot Rohr believed Africa’s trio of Morocco, Senegal and Ghana can pull their chestnuts from the hearth to safe their spots within the Spherical of 16 knockout phases of the on-going FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The self-styled Franco-German who noticed Cameroon’s pulsating 3-3 draw in opposition to Serbia yesterday on the Al Janoub Stadium in Doha, stated the Indomitable Lions would have a frightening job in opposition to favourites Brazil of their final Group G recreation on Friday on the Lusail Iconic Stadium.

I noticed Cameroun in opposition to Serbia in Al Janoub Stadium and the sport was stuffed with suspense and good targets, “ Rohr stated.“ The truth is, at present was good for African strikers on the World Cup right here in Qatar as a result of we had six targets from the 2 video games involving Cameroon and Ghana.”

The vastly travelled Rohr, nonetheless highlighted the pitfalls throughout the rank and file of the Indomitable Lions, including the 1990 quarter finals might have reached the tip of the street with only one level going into the final recreation after their 10 loss to Switzerland and yesterday’s 3-3 draw to Serbia.

“Whereas we appreciated the (Indomitable Lions) assault with three good strikers, Cameroun had an issue with self-discipline and it’s a pity that Onana couldn’t play,” Rohr additional stated. “ Their exit (from Qatar 2022) can include the sport in opposition to Brazil.

Cameroon doesn’t have something to lose, in order that they nonetheless can hope for a miracle in opposition to Brazil.”

But the previous Bayern Munich defender has thrown his weight behind Morocco, Ghana and Senegal to progress to the Spherical of 16.

He stated: “Morocco is in the perfect place to qualify as a result of Canada is already out. Very strong crew and nicely led by Walid Regragui.

“Ghana improved of their second recreation by beating South Korea and has a mixture of expertise and youthfulness. They need to have the ability to qualify in opposition to Uruguay.

“ The Identical for Senegal. Although Ecuador is tough to beat, Senegal regardless of lacking Sadio Mane , they nonetheless have sufficient nice gamers to beat them (Uruguay .”

In a associated growth, Rohr who noticed Sunday’s electrifying 1-1 draw between his native Germany and Spain on the Al Bayt Stadium, described the sport top-of-the-line but at Qatar 2022.

“ That was a excessive degree recreation between Spain and Germany,” the 68-year-old coach stated. “Quickness, technics and ways had been first-class.