Algerian international, Rafik Belghali, spoke about his choice to represent Algeria despite the possibility of playing For BelgiumCertainly it was a choice of the heart.
In his garden for the “Foot Mercato” website, today, Saturday, Belgali explained that he had no intention of acting The elected The Belgian, even at the height of the golden generation there, adding that his dream since childhood was to wear the Algeria shirt, influenced by the achievements of the “Greens”, especially in the 2014 World Cup and the 2019 “Cannes” coronation.
He also expressed his happiness at playing behind Riyad Mahrez, whom he described as a role model and an inspiring model, considering that playing alongside him is “something special that does not happen every day.”
Regarding his move to Hellas Verona, Belghali explained that his choice of the Italian League was deliberate, given the tactical and defensive nature of the tournament, which helps him develop as a strong player, noting that playing in Italy enhances his chances of being permanently with the national team.
The right-back also did not hide his ambition to move to a bigger club in the future, noting the interest of major clubs in his services, and stressing that playing in the English Premier League remains his biggest dream.
He also spoke about the national voter, Vladimir Petkovic, who gave the group great confidence and a clear vision. He explained that Petkovic was demanding that the players win every match without taking into account, even after ensuring qualification from the group stage, which reflects a highly competitive mentality within the technical staff.
He added that the harmony between the players, especially between the young and experienced players, was a real strength for the team.
The Hellas Verona player also singled out his colleague Ibrahim Maza With special praise, considering him one of the greatest talents of his generation, capable of reaching greater levels in the future.
He stressed that the current generation has a mixture of youth and ambition with experienced players, which opens the door to great achievements in the coming years
Belghali also stressed that The elected He does not feel afraid despite the strength of the opponents, even if he faces the World Cup champion Argentina, saying: “In football, anything is possible, and with the players we have, we can achieve something big.”
The Greens player concluded his speech by stressing that his biggest goal remains to win the African Cup, considering that lifting the continental title remains an exceptional achievement no less valuable than going far in the World Cup.
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