Morocco winger Abde Ezzalzouli believes Brahim Diaz’s Panenka penalty will ultimately help his teammate grow, insisting the moment will make him “a better player.”
Speaking in a video clip after the match, Zalzouli was asked about Diaz’s spot-kick, which drew wide reaction. The Real Betis player backed Diaz, stressing that these situations are part of football and can be important lessons for any player.
Zalzouli said the Panenka attempt will not define Diaz, but instead will push him to improve and come back stronger. He added that such experiences can raise a player’s level, especially under pressure.
The comments came as Zalzouli stood firmly in support of his international teammate, underlining that Diaz has the quality to respond in the right way and turn the episode into a positive step in his development.
