Vladimir Petkovic, the national team coach, expressed his satisfaction following the 5-1 victory over Togo in the match held Thursday evening at the May 19, 1956 Stadium in Annaba, for the third round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Key Points from Petkovic’s Press Conference
Positive Start and Control: “We started the match well and controlled it appropriately. While we made several defensive errors in the first half that cost us a goal, we proved we are positive and managed to overcome the deficit and secure the win.”
Second Half Improvement: Petkovic noted an increase in the match’s pace during the second half, resulting in more goals and a comfortable finish to the game.
Areas for Improvement: “Despite winning by five goals, there are still many mistakes that need to be corrected,” Petkovic warned.
Fares Chaibi’s Status: When asked about Eintracht Frankfurt player Fares Chaibi, Petkovic confirmed that he is still of interest to the national team, stating: “Chaibi is still important to the national team, but I choose the best players for the team at the present time.”
Winning Mentality: Petkovic highlighted the winning mentality that has come to characterize the Greens’ performance, especially in the second half. He added, “I want to say that we played a match with all the players because everyone participated in the victory. The national team now has a winning mentality, and even the substitutes contributed to this victory.”
This comprehensive victory demonstrates the Algerian national team’s growing strength and cohesion under Petkovic’s leadership, while also highlighting areas for continued improvement as they progress through the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Author: nor-eleslam
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