Saibari midfielder on the list, striker on the field: where will Morocco's new star really play?

Ismaël Saibari, recently transferred to Bayern Munich, is listed among midfielders for Morocco's AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi stated that Saibari can play as a number 9 or number 10, emphasizing that both positions are similar in their playing style. At 25, Saibari has shown significant progress, scoring 19 goals and providing 9 assists during the 2025-2026 season in the Netherlands.