Maema Leaves Watford vs Derby County Match Due to Injury
T.E (Elbotola)
21 February 2026at15:55
Moroccan international Othmane Maema, a Watford player, left his team's match against Derby County in the Championship.
Maema exited the game in the 23rd minute after sustaining an injury, with his teammate Giorgi Chakvetadze coming on as his replacement.
Maema had started the match, and his fellow Moroccan compatriot Imran Louza also featured in the team's starting lineup.
Q&A
Why was Othmane Maema substituted during the Watford vs Derby County match?
Othmane Maema was substituted in the 23rd minute of Watford's Championship clash against Derby County after sustaining an injury. His teammate Giorgi Chakvetadze came on as a replacement.
How did Watford's lineup adapt after Othmane Maema's early injury against Derby County?
Following Othmane Maema's injury in the 23rd minute, Giorgi Chakvetadze entered the game as his replacement. Fellow Moroccan international Imran Louza also started for Watford in the Championship fixture.
