Rabat – 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.
“He performed well in every friendly match he played recently,” the Italian coach added.
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.
Dionisi also said Maamma is capable of playing on the right side with the same quality he shows on the left, giving Watford more flexibility in attack.
The coach stressed that competition for attacking positions remains strong, with experienced players and young talents all fighting for minutes.
He added that young players will receive opportunities if they show they deserve them, pointing to Rocco Fata and Amin Nabizada as examples of players also pushing for a place in the team.
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.
