Paulo Sergio, coach of Wydad Athletic Club, confirmed that it is still very early to talk about finalizing a starting lineup for the team, emphasizing that his tactical choices depend entirely on the players’ readiness and their performance during daily training sessions. Sergio’s statements came following Wydad’s 2-0 win over the host Difaa El Jadida in the match held this evening at the Al Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, as part of the second round of the professional league.
During the post-match press conference, Paulo Sergio stated that Wydad possesses a strong competitive squad that includes a mix of experienced players and promising young talents. The coach clarified that this diversity requires keeping all players ready and continuously motivating them, especially given the long sports season and the critical need for player rotation to maintain fitness and avoid fatigue.
The “Red” team’s coach also touched on the noticeable tactical improvement in Wydad’s performance, pointing out that the technical staff worked hard to correct the mistakes that appeared in the previous match in Casablanca. The work focused particularly on improving how to press the opponent and not leaving spaces behind the defensive line, which positively reflected on the team’s performance in today’s match.
On the other hand, Ricardo Chio, the Portuguese coach of Difaa El Jadida, expressed his belief that his team delivered a good first half and showed strong character, as they controlled the ball and exerted great effort. However, he attributed the defeat to a lack of attacking efficiency in the last third of the field, confirming that his players failed to convert the chances they had into goals, which gave Wydad the opportunity to capitalize on the first real chance that resulted in the opening goal.
Despite Difaa El Jadida’s repeated attempts to come back into the score and create many chances, the absence of effectiveness in crosses and decisive shots prevented achieving an equalizer. Chio confirmed that his players need more confidence, while at the same time expressing satisfaction with the progress witnessed in the team’s performance compared to previous weeks, emphasizing the continuation of efforts to improve results in upcoming matches.
