Overview
Wydad of Morocco finds themselves in fresh trouble as they return to domestic duties after bowing out of the CAF Confederation Cup. A 2-2 draw against fellow-Moroccan side Olympique Safi sealed their exit on the away goals rule, following a 1-1 stalemate in Safi in the first leg.
The aggregate result means Safi advances to the semi-finals to meet USM Alger, while Zamalek and Chabab Belouizdad contest the other last-four clash.
Next Steps
According to Le360, Wydad will face a tough away assignment next Wednesday against Fath Rabat at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, in a match postponed from Round 10 of the Moroccan Botola Pro.
The Reds are likely to be without their second-choice goalkeeper Abdelali Al-Mohamadi due to a rib injury sustained after coming on for Mehdi Benabid, who was sent off against Safi on Sunday.
With Al-Mohamadi sidelined and Benabid unavailable due to national team duties, the coaching staff may rely on the third-choice custodian for the fixture.
It is expected that Abdelrazak Al-Wardi will start in goal in Rabat, given the injury and suspension list, as the team plans to regroup after the CAF exit.
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