Mahrez’s rant

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By: Manu Tournoux

Mahrez's rant

After the draw snatched by Algeria against Burkina Faso (2-2), Saturday at the African Cup of Nations, Riyad Mahrez, the captain of the Greens, spoke of the progress of his team and the criticisms of observers.

Contested star player of the Algerian national team, Riyad Mahrez came to speak to the microphone of beIN Sports after the draw against Burkina Faso (2-2), Saturday afternoon in Ivory Coast, thanks to a goal scored by Baghdad Bounedjah in the 95th minute of the game. The 2019 African champions led by Djamel Belmadi have two points in two matches in this African Cup of Nations and will face Mauritania in three days to qualify for the round of 16.

“We showed values, we were valiant, we were solid. I think we’re on the right path, we don’t listen to what he says, to all the people who try to talk and believe that we have to win every match 3-0. Let them stay behind their phone and their computer, we don’t listen to them at all, we concentrate on the field, we know that we are going to do it alone, no one is going to help us.”launched the Algerian captain.

“They come in twos, threes on me”

The 2016 African Ballon d’Or was then asked about his somewhat disappointing individual performances and replied: “I’m more watched, it’s hard to find me. On the left, it’s often more open, because there are two or three of them coming at me. But I try to move, to fake things, it will settle down, I don’t worry, I worked a lot to get back in shape, I don’t worry ».

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.