Neil El Aynaoui
ROM
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2025/2026 Serie A
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2025/2026 Serie A
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Strong defensive output in win
El Aynaoui registered seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Canada.
Analysis: El Aynaoui was forced to play a bit more defensively in this game, but that translated into the Roma midfielder setting a new tournament-high mark in clearances. El Aynaoui has started every game for Morocco in the World Cup and has gone the full 90 four times, so he should be one of the first names on the team sheet for the quarterfinals next week. Through five outings, he has six shots, three chances created, 12 clearances, 16 tackles and eight interceptions.
Misses opening penalty in shootout
El Aynaoui had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout victory against Netherlands.
Analysis: El Aynaoui played the full 120 minutes as Morocco managed to defeat the Netherlands on penalties. He created one chance in the game. He won two of his four tackles and made three clearances during the game. The midfielder took the first penalty and missed but Morocco were still able to claim victory and will now progress to play Canada.
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