Patrice Carteron to experiments with Wydad squad as pressure mounts ahead of Kawkab clash

Wydad Athletic Club head coach Patrice Carteron has made a notable tactical move in a bid to steady the team, reintegrating several fringe players during a midweek friendly against the club’s under-25 side.

The decision saw players who had recently been absent from competitive action, including last weekend’s fixture against Maghreb Fez, given valuable minutes as the French tactician searches for the right balance ahead of the upcoming encounter with Kawkab Marrakech.

Carteron’s approach appears aimed at restoring match fitness across the squad while assessing options for a more effective starting lineup. With performances dipping in recent outings, the coach is looking to revive competition within the team and sharpen overall readiness.

Since taking over from Mohamed Amine Benhachem, results have done little to ease the pressure. Wydad have struggled in friendly fixtures, managing just a single draw against Difaa El Jadida while suffering defeats to Fath Rabat and Maghreb Fez.

The run of poor form has intensified scrutiny on Carteron, with questions growing over his future as the team’s performances continue to fall below expectations.

Attention now turns to the domestic campaign, with Wydad set to face Kawkab Marrakech in the Round of 16 of the Professional League next weekend. The clash could prove decisive, not only for the club’s ambitions but also for Carteron’s position on the touchline.