Andy Robertson is drawing on his experience facing Achraf Hakimi with Liverpool to help Scotland devise a masterplan for their World Cup clash against Morocco. The Scotland captain, now 32, recently moved to Tottenham after a stellar career at Liverpool, where he was once considered the best left-back in the world.
Robertson's admiration for Hakimi
Robertson has no doubt that Hakimi is currently the best full-back globally, praising the PSG and Morocco star's versatility. "I can't speak highly enough of Hakimi. I've got huge admiration for him," Robertson said. "He's the best full-back in the world, along with Nuno Mendes at PSG. I've faced them in the Champions League with Liverpool, and they're phenomenal."
In March 2025, Robertson helped Liverpool secure a 1-0 win over PSG in the Champions League last-16 first leg, but PSG later eliminated Liverpool on penalties. Robertson hopes for a similar result in Boston, where Scotland face Morocco in their second World Cup group match.
Morocco's other threats
While Hakimi is a key danger, Robertson also highlighted Ismael Saibari, who recently moved from PSV to Bayern Munich and scored in Morocco's 1-1 draw with Brazil. "Saibari could be a danger, but Morocco have quality all over the pitch. You can't focus on one player because another will punish you," he added.
Scotland need a win to boost their chances of reaching the last-32 for the first time since 1998, when Morocco beat them 3-0 at France '98. Robertson, who was four at the time, doesn't seek revenge but believes in his team's ability.
Tartan Army backing
The Scots will be supported by around 30,000 fans in Foxborough, who have already taken over Boston and even gatecrashed a Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park. Robertson praised the supporters, noting that one of Liverpool's owners from Fenway Sports Group sent him a message complimenting the Tartan Army.
"The biggest compliment I can give them is I'm not surprised," Robertson said. "They're the best in the world, and I know they'll be the same again tomorrow."
Scotland face a tough task against Morocco, ranked sixth in the world, but Robertson is confident. "We believe in our quality. If we carry out our game plan, we can make it difficult for any team."
