The crisis at Wydad Athletic is currently escalating with a clear divide within the club regarding the continuation of the Portuguese coach Paulo Sergio at the helm of the technical staff, following a disappointing start to the new football season. This split came after a resounding 3-0 defeat against the newcomer Wydad Temara, in the opening round of the professional league “Inwi.” This unexpected loss has deepened the tension within the ranks of the prestigious club.
Opinions are sharply divided within Wydad’s management, where one faction demands the immediate dismissal of the Portuguese coach to rectify the situation early in the championship, considering that it is still early to make changes that might correct the course. Conversely, another faction calls for patience and refraining from hasty decisions, emphasizing the need to give the coach an additional chance before making any final judgment on his performance.
Supporters of Paulo Sergio’s dismissal base their stance on the heavy defeat suffered by the team on home soil at the Mohamed V Complex, in addition to the weak performance and pale appearance of the players. They see what happened as a warning bell reflecting the Portuguese coach’s inability to lead Wydad towards achieving titles and the great ambitions awaited by the fans. These negative results escalate the Wydad crisis and weaken the coach’s position.
On the other hand, opponents of the dismissal believe that the changes the team is undergoing on both technical and human levels require giving the coach more time to adapt and build a cohesive team. They assert that any rushed step at this sensitive time could carry unpredictable risks and might negatively affect the team’s long-term stability. A meeting is scheduled to be held under the chairmanship of Ibrahim Al-Asri with Paulo Sergio to discuss the technical assessment and the reasons behind the unexpected collapse in the first round, amid the overwhelming anger sweeping Wydad fans shocked by the team’s weak performance against Wydad Temara, a second-division team that managed to impose its style and secure three points in Casablanca.
