Carteron: Late Return of Internationals Complicates Fath Preparation, Pressure at Wydad is Natural Part of the Job

Patrice Carteron, the French coach of Wydad AC, discussed the challenges of preparing for the upcoming Botola Pro match against Fath Union Sport (FUS), highlighting the difficulties associated with the late return of international players.

Carteron explained that several international players have not yet rejoined team training despite the match's proximity, forcing the technical staff to seek alternative solutions to ensure readiness. He added that efforts have focused on finding the right combination to maintain competitiveness and secure points in what he described as an important and decisive game.

The coach affirmed that pressure remains a natural part of working at a club the size of Wydad AC, emphasizing that his previous experience makes him fully aware of the nature of this period. He stated, “Wydad is a club that resembles a volcano,” referring to the magnitude of challenges and expectations associated with every match.

Carteron considered fan support, on the other hand, a significant strength that can be transformed from pressure into positive motivation through commitment and hard work to please the supporters until the end of the season.

The Wydad coach concluded his statement by emphasizing his experience in such crucial encounters, referring to major matches, and expressed confidence in his team's ability to rise to the challenge despite the existing constraints.