Major rebuild ahead: Sami Trabelsi concerned by Wydad’s current level after match observation

Sami Trabelsi has reportedly been left concerned by Wydad Casablanca’s current level after watching the club’s latest match, with the Tunisian coach said to have identified several issues that will require attention before next season.

Trabelsi attended Wydad’s meeting with Maghreb de Fès on Thursday evening at the Mohammed V Stadium as he continued to assess the squad before his expected arrival at the Moroccan club.

According to a well-informed source quoted by Le Site Info, the former Tunisia coach was surprised by the team’s overall display and later shared his concerns with close associates, describing the players’ performance against Maghreb de Fès as particularly disappointing.

The reported assessment comes at a significant moment for Wydad, with Trabelsi expected to take charge as part of a long-term project aimed at rebuilding the team ahead of next season.

Sami Trabelsi evaluates Wydad ahead of expected appointment

Trabelsi’s attendance at Thursday’s match provided him with a first-hand opportunity to assess the squad he is expected to inherit.

Coach reportedly left disappointed by team display

According to the report, the Tunisian coach was not impressed by what he witnessed during the match against Maghreb de Fès.

After the game, he reportedly told people close to him that Wydad’s overall performance fell below expectations, highlighting concerns about the team’s current standard.

His observations are understood to have reinforced the scale of the task awaiting him should he officially assume his role at the club.

Several weaknesses identified during the match

The report states that Trabelsi noted a number of areas that require improvement as Wydad prepare for the next stage of their project.

Physical condition and tactical identity raise concerns

Among the issues reportedly identified were the players’ physical condition, which Trabelsi believed was below the required level.

He also observed what was described as a lack of a clear playing identity, with the team struggling to demonstrate a defined tactical approach throughout the match.

According to the same source, the Tunisian coach also felt there was no genuine strategy visible on the pitch, making it difficult for the team to impose itself during the contest.

In addition to the tactical concerns, Trabelsi reportedly noticed a decline in morale within the squad, alongside an apparent lack of motivation among the players.

These observations are said to have underlined the challenges currently facing one of Morocco’s most successful clubs.

Wydad preparing for a new era

Despite the concerns raised following his assessment, Trabelsi is expected to proceed with plans to take charge of the club.

Focus turns to rebuilding the Squad

The Tunisian coach is expected to lead a rebuilding project designed to strengthen Wydad ahead of next season.

His reported objective is to restructure the squad, rebuild a competitive core and oversee preparations for the forthcoming campaign.

For Wydad, the coming months are expected to represent an important period as the club seeks to recover from its current difficulties and re-establish itself among the leading teams in Moroccan and African football.

The observations made during Thursday’s match are likely to form part of Trabelsi’s early assessment as he prepares for what could be one of the most significant rebuilding projects of his coaching career.