Javi Garcia, the coach of English club Watford, praised the remarkable performance of Moroccan player Othman Maama during the 2025 Youth World Cup, confirming that he looks forward to seeing the same level with his team in the Championship.

Garcia stated in media remarks: "We were all following the World Cup, and we are very proud of what Othman has shown. We will see how he adapts to his teammates, and I look forward to knowing if he can deliver the same outstanding performance in the league."

Regarding the timing of his official participation with Watford, the Spanish coach clarified: "I do not yet know when he will be ready to play, I will sit down with him first to understand his mental state after the tournament, and we will assess his readiness during the upcoming training sessions."

Othman Maama caught the spotlight in the Youth World Cup, where he won the Best Player award after significantly contributing to the Moroccan under-20 national team's historic world title by scoring one goal and providing four assists.

The young Moroccan player is expected to be one of Watford's key future assets, as the club aims to return to the Premier League in the coming seasons.