In an interview with FIFA.com, Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi discussed his team’s ambitions for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Lamouchi highlighted the primary objective of surpassing their performance in the last two editions by advancing past the group stage. He acknowledged the difficulty of their task due to the quality of teams in their group but emphasized the importance of playing without regrets and seizing opportunities.
Lamouchi emphasized the need for focus on their preparation and strengths to make the Ivorian people proud. Regarding their group, which includes Colombia, Japan, and Greece, Lamouchi noted the challenges posed by each team. He praised Colombia as a potential surprise package in the tournament, highlighted Japan as the best Asian team, and acknowledged Greece’s resilience despite their past success.
Overall, Lamouchi characterized their group as balanced and stressed the importance of their first match. He expressed confidence in his team’s abilities but recognized the tough competition they would face in their quest to advance in the tournament.
