Algerian international midfielder Houssem Aouar shared his initial impressions of Vladimir Petkovic, the newly appointed coach of the Algerian national football team, following Petkovic’s debut against Bolivia last Friday.
Speaking from the mixed zone, Aouar, who plays for AS Roma, expressed optimism about Petkovic’s adaptation to his new role.
He noted Petkovic’s improving communication in French, facilitated by the presence of an assistant fluent in the language.
Despite acknowledging the challenge of implementing a new coaching philosophy in a short time frame, Aouar emphasized the importance of securing a victory in Petkovic’s first match, providing a foundation for future progress and confidence within the team.
Aouar’s comments reflect a collective understanding within the Algerian squad that Petkovic’s integration will require patience and time.
The former Olympique Lyonnais player’s observation underscores the significance of gradual adaptation and team cohesion under the stewardship of the new coach.
In addition to Aouar, Baghdad Bounedjah, a prominent member of the Algerian team representing Al-Sadd in Qatar, echoed sentiments of rapid adjustment to Petkovic’s methods.
Bounedjah highlighted the team’s receptiveness to Petkovic’s coaching style and expressed confidence in further progress during future training sessions and matches.
As Algeria prepares to face South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki, expectations are high for Petkovic to build upon the team’s recent success and continue to instill his vision for Algerian football.
With ongoing support from players like Aouar and Bounedjah, Petkovic’s tenure as head coach holds promise for the Fennecs as they navigate upcoming challenges on the international stage.
Houssem Aouar :
« Ça fait du bien de se retrouver avec tout le monde dans cette période, et aussi avec les entraînements aménagés c’est toujours plus facile » pic.twitter.com/6tzDDrAEXU
— ABADA Abdelkader 🇩🇿🇩🇿 (@ABADAAbdelkader) March 25, 2024
