Essaïd Belkalem, the Algerian international and Watford central defender, remains cautious about Algeria’s ambitions in the upcoming World Cup after their disappointing experience in the last African Cup of Nations. Despite this, he hopes to perform well in Brazil and aims to reach the first round with his team.
Belkalem emphasizes the importance of representing Algeria with pride and giving their best effort on the world stage. He believes that having such ambitions is essential for the team’s success.
The upcoming preparatory match against Slovenia on March 5, 2014, is seen as crucial by Belkalem. He believes it will help build cohesion within the team and allow the coach to assess their level of readiness.
Reflecting on his own performance at Watford, Belkalem acknowledges that he could have done better, especially considering his injury. However, he remains optimistic about the rest of the season, emphasizing the need to focus on the remaining games ahead.
