In the lead-up to the first leg of the play-off match for the 2014 Brazil World Cup between Burkina Faso and Algeria, Rolland Courbis, the coach of USM Algiers, took the opportunity to express his thoughts on Algerian radio. Courbis was notably optimistic about Algeria’s potential to qualify for the World Cup and shared his views on the team.
Courbis emphasized the importance of Algeria securing a spot in the World Cup, stating that it was crucial for Algerian football. He praised the football leadership in Algeria, mentioning the great president with Raouraoua and the talented coach Halilhodzic. According to Courbis, the Algerian national team had 20 to 25 players who were superior to those from Burkina Faso.
Addressing the non-selection of Ishak Belfodil, Courbis urged the media to remain calm and not dramatize the situation. He stressed that panic could reduce the team’s chances of qualifying and advised approaching the situation with a calm and composed mindset.
Courbis’ comments reflected his confidence in the Algerian team and his belief that they had the quality to achieve their objective of reaching the 2014 Brazil World Cup. The coach’s optimistic outlook aimed to instill a sense of confidence and calmness within the Algerian football community.
