Christian Gourcuff to Remain Algeria Coach Despite Controversy Around Abdelmoumen Djabou
French coach Christian Gourcuff will continue leading the Algerian national team despite their quarterfinal elimination at the 2015 AFCON. His decision means tough times ahead for striker Abdelmoumen Djabou, who, despite shining at the 2014 World Cup under Halilhodzic, did not play a single minute during the tournament.
Gourcuff denied any disciplinary issues but acknowledged a mismatch between his standards and Djabou’s demands. He criticized circulating rumors of disagreements as unfounded, praising all substitutes for their exemplary attitude despite limited playing time.
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