Former national team goalkeeper Malek Asselah has shared his assessment of his compatriot Louka Ziane's performance, particularly following recent World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Asselah believes Ziane could have prevented several goals and lacked focus during crucial moments.
Louka Ziane performance
"Ziane could have avoided conceding several goals," Asselah stated in an interview with Ennahar TV. He specifically pointed to the matches against Argentina and Jordan, suggesting that Ziane missed opportunities to save at least two goals against Argentina and one against Jordan due to a lack of concentration.
Asselah also commented on Ziane's mental preparation, noting, "Louka Ziane has sought the help of a sports psychologist, and we hope this benefits him in upcoming matches to deliver a higher level of performance in the future."
Highlighting Ziane's background, Asselah added, "Ziane received top-level training at major clubs, but he must demonstrate that quality on the field during matches."
Related topics: Malek Asselah, Louka Ziane, Algerian national team, football performance, World Cup qualifiers, Algeria
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