Rulani Mokwena pinpoints Wydad’s strengths under new coach 

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has pinpointed key Wydad AC strengths under new mentor Sven Vandenbroeck ahead of their much-awaited CAF Champions League semi-final first leg away from home. 

Sundowns will take the North Africans at Stade Mohammed V on Saturday, 13 May 2023. 

Bafana Ba Style advanced to the semi-final of the Champions League after beating CR Beloiuzdad of Algeria 6-2 on aggregate. 

Whereas, Wydad progressed to the semis of the tournament after defeating Tanzania’s Simba SC 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 aggregate score.

WYDAD APPOINTMENT NEW COACH GARRIDO’S DEPARTURE

Wydad recently appointed Belgian tactician Vandenbroeck effective immediately following the departure of coach Juan Carlos Garrido. 

The 43-year-old mentor previously coached Zambia, Simba SC, and AS FAR Rabat.

In warning his Masandawana’s troops ahead of the Champions League encounter has mentioned what his side can look out for.

RULANI MOKWENA REVEALS WYDAD’S STRENGTHS UNDER NEW COACH 

“We have done a lot of video analysis on what to do and also on the opposition,” Mokwena told the club’s media department on their arrival in Morocco. 

“The new coach, there is not too much profile of the team that has changed. Before the coach, there were very good players very aggressive on wing play and the possibilities to threaten on the counter attack and small adaptations within the model of play under the new coach.

“From the defensive perspective on the pressing, they look a little bit higher and have a little bit of emphasis on the build-up.

“But look, it’s a lot of hard work. We just have to continue to do work and profile. We also profiled him [Sven Vandenbroeck] prior to him being appointed in various clubs in Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and there are a lot of details that have to go in.”

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