Recap
Wydad head into this fixture in the midst of one of the most turbulent periods in the club’s recent history. Following the latest defeat against Maghreb Fez, the club’s ultras released a strongly worded statement criticizing the management, coaching staff and players, describing the current situation as “the worst period in the club’s history.” They highlighted that Wydad had not suffered four consecutive defeats since the late 1980s and argued that the crisis stems from poor management rather than financial issues alone.
The problems extend well beyond results on the pitch. Reports of financial instability, internal disagreements and disrupted training sessions have reflected the difficult atmosphere surrounding the club, making preparations for this match far from ideal.
Wydad’s task is further complicated by a lengthy list of absences. No fewer than 10 players are unavailable:
❌Benabid (25/0) – first goalkeeper
❌Moufid (21/2)
❌Lamirat (20/0)
❌Hannouri (19/6) – second top scorer
❌Aboulfath (17/0)
❌Naim Byar (15/0) – suspended
❌Sabbar (14/3)
❌Ziyech (12/8) – top scorer
❌Ferreira (8/0)
❌Rihani (1/0) – red card in the last match
Dcheira, by contrast, arrive full of confidence. They are unbeaten in their last four league matches and have recorded consecutive victories over strong opponents in FUS Rabat and IR Tanger. Their organization and momentum stand in sharp contrast to the uncertainty surrounding Wydad.
Considering Wydad’s poor form, internal instability and severely depleted squad, Dcheira have an excellent opportunity to capitalize on the situation.
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