During his first press conference of the year in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s coach, Sabri Lamouchi, discussed the team’s prospects for the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Despite being placed in a group alongside Colombia, Japan, and Greece, which may seem manageable, Lamouchi emphasized the importance of approaching the tournament with humility and determination.
Lamouchi expressed a cautious outlook, stating, “We must go to Brazil with great humility and return with our heads held high. Ivory Coast was unlucky in 2006 and 2010. I hope for a pleasant surprise in 2014.” The coach stressed the need for the players to fight hard to qualify for the next round, avoiding potential disappointments that the team had faced in previous World Cups.
Ivory Coast is situated in Group C and will be based in Sao Paulo during the competition, with the coach urging a focused and determined approach from the players to make a lasting impact on the tournament.
