Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi made a significant change in his team before leaving for the CAN.
Ten days before the start of the CAN in Ivory Coast, Djamel Belmadi chose to modify his eleven type for this competition. The Algerian technician chose to touch the goalkeeper position by removing the holder of the position, Anthony Mandrea.
Belmadi trusts the old guard
While he had left to play at the start of his very first international competition, the last bastion of Caen was asked to leave his place in favor of the old veteran Rais M’Bolhi. The information comes from the local media, Echourouk News. The Paris native has not played for the national team for fourteen months and the friendly defeat against Sweden. It was also the last setback for the Greens. And he will regain his place as number 1 in the cage.
M’Bolhi, who has relaunched himself in recent months within the CR Belouizdad club, is not just anyone. He was the starting goalkeeper of the last Algerian selection, African champion. He is also the most experienced of the group since he has been international since 2010. He is also 4 capes away from being a hundred years old.
Through this choice, Belmadi proves right those who judge that he continues to rely on his 2019 “senators”. It is a risky bet, but could very well work. Otherwise, criticism will fall on the Fennecs coach. And we know how virulent they can be on the other side of the Mediterranean.
