The coach of the Algerian national team, Vahid Halilhodzic, expressed his frustration and disappointment after the team’s defeat against Tunisia (0-1) in the first day of group D matches in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2013). Here’s a summary of his statements:
Halilhodzic’s Reaction:
- The Bosnian coach could not digest the defeat and believes that his instructions were not respected by the players.
- He specifically blames the players for a lack of concentration during the match against Tunisia.
Coach’s Warning and Disappointment:
- Halilhodzic, visibly furious, raised the possibility of revising his list for the next matches of the Fennecs (Algerian national team).
- He finds it unacceptable for the players to make concentration errors at this level of competition.
- Addressing the players, he expressed disappointment in their performance and warned them not to make him regret certain choices he made regarding the team.
- Halilhodzic expected more from the players and emphasized his disappointment with their lapses in concentration.
Focus on the Next Match:
- Despite the setback, Halilhodzic is looking ahead to the next match against Togo.
- He acknowledges that what’s done is done and highlights the team’s positive aspects, such as playing well and creating chances.
- However, he is critical of how the players allowed Tunisia’s M’sakni to advance, shift, arm, and shoot from a distance, considering it incredible.
- Halilhodzic warned the players and demanded a strong reaction from them in the upcoming match against Togo, emphasizing the need to set the record straight.
