Following the disappointing 1-1 draw against Fath Sports Club last night, within the fourth round of the professional league, Spanish coach Paco Jiménez of Raja Sporting Club expressed relative satisfaction with his team’s performance in the initial matches, while emphasizing the urgent need for more work and addressing visible shortcomings. The draw added one point to the club’s tally, raising it to five points and placing it in fifth position in the league standings, while Fath now has two points in fifteenth place.
Jiménez explained in press statements that securing five points from the first three matches is a positive achievement, yet he stressed the necessity of correcting the emerging technical and tactical imbalances. The Raja coach indicated that making fundamental changes and finding solutions to existing issues requires patience and sufficient time, highlighting that the team is undergoing a phase of building and development.
Regarding the tactical choices during the match against Fath Sports Club, the head coach attributed the difficulties faced to the absence of several players and the unpreparedness of others, which forced him to rely on the available lineup. Jiménez praised the team’s excellent performance in the first half but expressed regret over the noticeable decline in level during the second half, stressing the importance of maintaining continuity throughout the match and improving the players’ ability to cope with match pressures.
Concerning the recurring injuries affecting the green team’s ranks, the coach emphasized the difficulty of determining exact causes at this time, calling for a comprehensive review of all aspects related to daily work, including training volume, recovery periods, and rest, before drawing any final conclusions. The Raja coach concluded his remarks by affirming the great efforts made by the players in training, considering their fatigue, which necessitates finding an effective balance between physical work and recovery to improve collective performance and overcome current challenges.
