Watford Coach Praises Maama's Playmaking Role, Calls for Continued Development

Watford coach Javi Gracia expressed his satisfaction with his players' performance after their 2-2 draw against Wrexham in the Championship, specifically commending Othmane Maama's display and influential role in the match.

The coach explained that Maama had a strong presence, contributing to Doumbia's goal before scoring his second for the team. Gracia highlighted that deploying him in the playmaker role (number 10) provided the team with the necessary balance.

In this regard, the Watford coach stated: “Othmane delivered a good performance in this position and successfully limited the danger posed by the opponent's defensive midfielder. The plan worked, and the team looked good.”

He added: “He is a talented and promising player, improving day by day. This is the right path for him, and he is following it as required.”

The Watford coach concluded his remarks by emphasizing that the most important aspect moving forward is “to maintain the player's development and for him to continue working in the same direction.”