Watford’s coach, Edward Still, provided an update on Othmane Maamma, who was forced to leave his teammates in the first half during the match against Derby County. This early exit left the Hornets camp frustrated, especially since the player had started the game strongly.
After the match, Still did not hide his regret at losing his winger so early: the coach emphasized that Maamma had begun with good intentions and made an immediate impact on the game, making his departure all the more difficult to digest.
The Watford coach also placed this incident in the context of the end of the season, a period when players are heavily taxed. According to him, adjusting certain training parameters can mechanically increase the risk of minor alerts, which is why the staff pays close attention to load management to preserve the squad without hindering collective momentum.
Very noticeable at the start, the Atlas Lion was involved in the action leading to the opening goal before stopping and leaving while holding his thigh, indicating a possible muscle strain.
Watford is now awaiting the results of medical examinations to determine the exact nature of the injury and estimate the potential duration of Othmane Maamma’s unavailability.
