Wydad handed major squad boost ahead of crucial Maghreb Fez clash

Wydad Athletic Club are preparing for a critical encounter against Maghreb Fez next Sunday at 8 pm, as part of the postponed Botola Pro 1 Week 12 fixtures, with a key boost for coach Patrice Carteron following encouraging news from the team’s injury front.

Defender Amin Abou El Fath, who had been sidelined due to an injury sustained during a training session, has returned to individual training. The player’s gradual recovery raises optimism that he will soon rejoin the full team sessions, providing Carteron with a vital option in defence.

Abou El Fath’s absence was felt during Wydad’s 1-1 draw against Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi in the postponed 11th round at the Mohammed V Complex, where the Red Team struggled to assert dominance despite creating several opportunities. His return could provide the defensive stability and experience needed for the upcoming clash against MAS.

Wydad’s preparations have been focused and intense, with training sessions emphasising tactical drills, set-piece routines, and team cohesion under Carteron’s guidance. The French coach has been working on integrating returning players like Abou El Fath into the squad, while also fine-tuning the team’s offensive strategies to overcome MAS’s disciplined setup.

The match in Fez promises to be highly competitive, with both sides aware of the stakes in the professional league standings. Wydad will aim to capitalise on their recovered squad members to secure a decisive result on the road.

Carteron’s ability to rely on Abou El Fath and other recovering players adds an important psychological boost to the squad, signalling that the Red Team is gradually regaining its full strength just as they face a challenging run of fixtures. The coming days will be crucial in finalising tactical plans and ensuring the team is match-ready to take on Maghreb Fez.

With key players returning and morale lifted, Wydad enters this clash with renewed confidence, hoping to assert their dominance and strengthen their position in the league table.