Rayan Cherki, the French national team star, delivered a fiery description of the upcoming match against Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, promising to wage a real "war" against the Atlas Lions, next Thursday, at Boston Stadium.

Cherki confirmed in statements following France's victory over Paraguay (1-0) in the round of 16 that the Blue Roosters will invest the next five days in physical and mental recovery ahead of the anticipated battle, saying: "We will use this period to rest the mind and body, and then don't worry, we will go to war."

Despite being busy with the Paraguay match, the French player praised the level shown by the Moroccan national team, affirming: "I didn't watch their game because we were busy, but we know they are a good team with a lot of quality."

The decisive clash will take place next Thursday, in a match where both sides seek to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

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