The national coach of Algeria, Vahid Halilhodzic, expressed his perspective on the match against Ivory Coast after the 2-2 draw. He believed it was a good match with four quality goals, but there was a sense of disappointment on his part as Algeria was leading 2-0 and then conceded two goals.
Halilhodzic highlighted a specific moment of hesitation and panic during Lemouchia’s injury and subsequent treatment, which, in his view, impacted the team’s performance.
Moreover, the coach emphasized the need for Maghrebi football to undergo introspection, especially in the wake of the elimination of all Maghreb teams. He pointed out that while there is talent in the region, there is a lack of sufficient preparation to build competitive teams. Halilhodzic contrasted this with West African countries, noting their impressive physical capacities and suggesting that Maghrebi football should address these challenges and ask critical questions about its approach and development.
