Former Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has lauded Ismael Saibari, the Bayern Munich midfielder, for his exceptional versatility and tactical intelligence. Speaking to L’Équipe, Regragui highlighted Saibari's self-sacrificing movement and pressing, describing him as a "Spanish-style player" with a high football IQ. Regragui believes Saibari possesses the qualities to thrive at top European clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, noting his ability to consistently find optimal positions to support teammates. He utilized Saibari effectively as a No. 8 in midfield or out wide, where he could drift inside like a No. 10. Saibari, 25, joined Bayern Munich this summer from PSV Eindhoven. He was first called up to the Morocco squad in September 2022 but missed the 2022 FIFA World Cup-Qatar due to injury, becoming a national team regular the following year.