Santos: "Wydad Match Fatigue Evident" After Renaissance Zemamra Draw
T.E (Elbotola)
08 March 2026at15:00
AS FAR coach Alexandre Santos confirmed that his players suffered from fatigue after their match against Wydad AC, following their draw against Renaissance Zemamra in Week 15 of the Botola Pro.
During the post-match press conference, Santos stated: "We made changes to gain space on the flanks, and our performance was very good during the second half, especially in the first ten minutes. As I believe you saw, we increased the pace of the game."
He continued: "We did everything well to get close to the goal and had chances to score. When a goal doesn't come in a match like this, it starts to create more difficulties because fatigue has set in."
The coach added that the exhaustion from the previous match against Wydad was evident in his players' performance: "Certainly, the fatigue from the match we played three days ago was clear. When I considered making the final substitution to speed up the game, it coincided with us receiving a red card and playing with ten men."
What did AS FAR coach Alexandre Santos say about the Renaissance Zemamra draw?
AS FAR coach Alexandre Santos stated that his players suffered from evident fatigue during their draw against Renaissance Zemamra. He noted that despite making tactical changes and increasing pace in the second half, the team struggled to score due to exhaustion from a previous match.
How did fatigue affect AS FAR's performance against Renaissance Zemamra?
Fatigue significantly impacted AS FAR's performance, making it difficult for the team to convert chances despite good second-half play. Coach Santos observed that the exhaustion from their recent fixture against Wydad AC was clear, hindering their ability to maintain intensity and score.
What challenges does AS FAR face after this draw and fatigue?
After the draw and evident fatigue, AS FAR faces the challenge of managing player recovery and maintaining performance levels. The coach's plans for substitutions were disrupted by a red card, suggesting future tactical adjustments will be crucial to overcome exhaustion and secure better results.
