Algeria Foot – At a press conference this Thursday, the Chabab coach spoke with determination on the eve of the match between CR Belouizdad and Al Ahly for the 4th day of the group stage. Abdelkader Amrani also mentioned the Islam Slimani case.
After a heavy defeat in the first leg, the coach underlined the importance of this meeting for his team and Algerian football. “Inch’Allah, the return match will be an opportunity to restore the image of CR Belouizdad and Algerian football. »
Amrani said his players were mentally and physically ready. “Tomorrow’s match is a match for the players, a match for men, and I think we are ready to show a good face”. Looking back on the previous setback, he admitted costly individual errors. “The heavy defeat in the first leg was due to individual errors, and the objective is not to repeat them. »
Concerning the playing conditions, he specified that “The pitch of the July 5 stadium could influence the game, but it will affect both teams. »
Asked about the controversy surrounding Islam Slimani, Amrani put an end to speculation. “Slimani is a professional player and a leader, and it is not for me to diminish or underestimate his value. There is no problem between Amrani and Slimani. Sometimes a coach must make technical choices. »
Finally, he insisted on taking responsibility for the first leg defeat. “I took responsibility for the defeat against Al Ahly, but what affected me was the level of the team in the first half. »
-Amrani concluded by promising a better face from his team:
“We learned the lesson of the first leg, and tomorrow’s match will show a different face. »
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