CR Belouizdad head coach Sead Ramovic is finalising preparations for Saturday’s hotly anticipated Algerian Cup final against city rivals USM Alger, with a clear tactical blueprint aimed at overwhelming the opposition from the outset.
As the countdown to the showdown at the Nelson Mandela Stadium ticks away, Ramovic is intensifying his focus on pressing tactics designed to stifle USMA in their own half.
According to sources close to the club, the German coach wants his side to apply relentless pressure high up the pitch in an attempt to force errors and create scoring opportunities.
The approach marks a calculated response to the state of the opposition squad.
USMA are expected to be without several key players for the final, including central defenders Allan Kateregga Mundeko and Zineddine Belaïd Azzi.
Midfield linchpin Hocine Boukhanchouche is also a major doubt. With the spine of USMA’s formation compromised, Ramovic sees an opening to exploit.
CR Belouizdad, known for their robust style and tactical discipline, will stick with the familiar 4-3-3 formation that has become the team’s hallmark under Ramovic’s leadership.
The coach has reportedly spent the week fine-tuning positional responsibilities and transition patterns to ensure his players execute the game plan with precision.
This final carries added significance for Ramovic, who took charge of CRB just five months ago.
In that short period, the former Bundesliga goalkeeper has revitalised the squad and restored belief following a turbulent spell.
Now, he stands on the cusp of his first silverware with the club, a potential triumph that would not only bolster his credentials but also mark a significant moment in his tenure.
“Everything must go smoothly,” a source close to the coach noted. “He’s extremely motivated to bring the cup home and make his mark.”
Belouizdad’s ambition extends beyond personal accolades.
After clinching the title last season against MC Alger, the club is determined to defend its crown and reaffirm its dominance in domestic competition.
Led by captain Chouaib Keddad, the squad is focused on ensuring that the trophy remains in red and white hands.
Facing a weakened USMA and driven by the hunger of a coach in search of his first trophy, Chabab go into the final with confidence—and a clear plan to suffocate their rivals from the first whistle.
