Moroccan Media Gushed Over Mazraoui’s Latest Masterclass. Here’s What They Said.

Manchester United fans have spent the last few nights staying up late to catch Noussair Mazraoui at the World Cup. And he keeps giving them a reason to keep the coffee brewing.

Friday’s 1-0 win over Scotland was another reminder that when he’s healthy, this guy is a different level of footballer. The Moroccan press didn’t hold back either. Sport.le360 called his performance “imperious.” Which, let’s be honest, is a word you don’t see thrown around for just anyone.

The kind of game that makes you forget he was injured

Mazraoui played left-back again. He’s been doing that a lot for Morocco. And he looked like he’d been there his whole life. Dominant in one-on-one duels. Always in the right spot. Smart with the ball under pressure. The local media broke it down like this: he controlled every detail on his flank from start to finish, defensively and offensively.

That tracks with what we saw. Scotland tried to test him early. He shut it down. They tried to go over the top. He read it before the pass was even played. It was the kind of performance where you stop worrying about your left side entirely.

This is the version United thought they were getting

Mazraoui’s talent was never the question. The guy has Champions League pedigree. He’s played at Ajax and Bayern Munich. He can slot in at fullback on either side or push into midfield. That kind of versatility is rare. The issue has always been his body. Injuries have robbed United fans of seeing what he can really do over a full season.

But this World Cup run? It’s a showcase. Morocco went toe-to-toe with Brazil in their opener and got a 1-1 draw. Mazraoui was a big reason that game didn’t turn into a blowout. Against Scotland, he was the best player on the pitch for stretches. That’s not an exaggeration.

One fan put it bluntly online: “This is the Mazraoui we want next season.” And yeah, that about covers it.

If he stays healthy, you’re looking at a potential Player of the Season candidate for United. That’s not hype. That’s just what happens when a guy this talented finally gets a clean run. Luke Shaw had that kind of year last season. Nobody saw that coming either. Mazraoui could do the same.

Morocco’s next match will tell us more. But right now, the guy looks like he’s playing with something to prove. And that’s bad news for everyone else in the tournament.