Watford Coach Hails Othmane Maamma's Progress
Watford head coach Alessio Dionisi has praised Moroccan international Othmane Maamma for his recent improvement during the club's pre-season preparations. Dionisi admitted that he was not fully satisfied with Maamma's level at the beginning of the summer, but said the player has responded well in recent weeks.
“I spoke a lot with Othmane because I was not happy with his level at the start of pre-season, but now he is in a good condition and I am happy with that,” Dionisi said.
Why it matters for Watford
The comments come after Maamma showed positive signs during Watford's friendly matches ahead of the new season. The Moroccan winger has been trying to strengthen his place in the squad and prove that he can become an important option for Dionisi.
What comes next?
Maamma joined Watford with high expectations and has already shown flashes of his potential. His latest progress could be important as the club prepares for a demanding Championship season. For the Moroccan international, the next step will be to turn his pre-season form into consistency once competitive matches begin.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 12th in Championship, 57 pts, 14W-15D-13L from 42 games, recent form LDLDW. Goals this season: 52 scored, 51 conceded (+1 goal difference). Title race: 29 points behind leaders Coventry. Next fixture: vs Bristol City (at home, 2027-02-20) (10th in the table).
