Media watchMan Utd, Liverpool wowed by Roma midfielder dazzling at World Cup

Much of the attention surrounding Morocco’s squad heading into the tournament centred on teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi, who had already established himself as one of Europe’s most sought-after young midfielders before the World Cup began.

However, TEAMtalk understands it is El Aynaoui who has arguably done the most to elevate his reputation over the past few weeks.

The Roma midfielder has been a driving force in Morocco’s midfield alongside Bouaddi, producing a string of commanding displays against some of the world’s strongest nations.

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