With Rulani Mokwena facing increasing pressure from Wydad Athletic Club supporters of late, the South African tactician says he won't change his approach, even if it means leaving the Moroccan giants.
Wydad dropped to third in the Botola Pro 1 table after a 1-1 draw against IR Tanger on Sunday, with Thembinkosi Lorch scoring his debut goal.
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It was Wydad's fourth successive draw, and the downturn in results has seemingly frustrated some supporters.
But despite questions about his strategy being raised, Mokwena adamantly stated that he will not abandon his philosophy, even if it means parting ways with Wydad.
According to Arabic news outlet 24Saa.com, Mokwena said in a post-match press conference:
"I will never abandon my style of play, I'm sorry, I've worked very hard as a coach to build and to study and to research what works, it's worked for me in the past.
"I'm sure it will work here, it needs a little bit of time but I must tell you that I am in a position where I love the club so much and I can tell you guys if I am the problem, if I am the problem for Wydad, believe me, I will be the first one to ask for permission to go back to South Africa.
"If I am the problem, I give the president and the board full responsibility to relieve me from my duties if I am the problem and I don't want to hold Wydad back if Wydad feels that they can be better with me, without me.
"Let's not question the style of play rather, I mean you saw how many chances we had, today we had a lot of chances, we should have scored but that has nothing to do with the style of play."
The Wydad management reportedly still believes in the Mokwena project, as they held a meeting with him last week, where he was also advised not to get too involved in matters with fans.
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