Algeria national football team coach, Vladimir Petkovic, is betting on the experience factor of his veteran players when he faces the Democratic Republic of Congo, next Tuesday, in Rabat, for the round of 16 at Cannes 2025.
The national football team enters the new date with high morale and remarkable calm, relying on the experience of its veteran players in crucial continental dates, after a successful and convincing group stage.
As the first elimination test in the African Championship approaches, he is focused Technical staff On the mental aspects and pressure management, in light of the nature of knockout matches that do not tolerate any margin of error. In this context, the role of experienced players who are able to tip the balance in their favor in decisive moments is highlighted.
With the transition to the stage of direct elimination, there is no longer room for redress or correction of mistakes, which makes the minute details, especially on the mental level, a decisive element in the course of the competition. In this context, controlling pressure and tension constitutes a fundamental focus in the work of the technical crew during the final preparations.
Experience emerges as a deciding factor in such continental appointments, as Algeria relies on a solid core of… Veteran players They are accustomed to playing big matches and emotionally charged moments. Among the 28 players summoned by the national voter, Vladimir Petkovic, to the tournament, seven players previously won the continental title in 2019 after winning the final against Senegal (1-0).
This concerns Youssef Atal, Ramy Ben Sabaini, Issa Mandi, Ismail Bennacer, Hicham Boudaoui, Riyad Mahrez, and Baghdad Bounedjah. They are experienced players who know well the requirements of long competitions, the difficulty of elimination matches, and the importance of remaining calm and mentally clear under pressure, data that is particularly important in advanced roles.
12 new players in the Algerian national team
The Algerian national team is participating in “Cannes 2025” with 12 new young players out of 28 players who were called up in their first major tournament with the first team, which reinforces the need for the role of cadres in accompanying the new elements on and off the field.
The captain of the national team, Riyad Mahrez, confirmed that the group has the necessary capabilities to go far in the competition, pointing out that pressure is part of modern football and that the players are aware of the responsibility placed on them in representing the national colors in an atmosphere of harmony and one team spirit.
The importance of the role of veteran players is embodied in transferring their experience to young players, whether in the locker rooms or during training and matches, by guiding them and helping them control emotions and acquire the competitive behaviors necessary at this high level.
Facing a strong and organized democratic Congolese team, accustomed to playing high-pressure matches, the “Greens” realize that the mental factor will be an essential key to surpassing this role.
In a confrontation that is expected to be decided on small details, Algeria is betting on the experience of its players to lead the team towards continuing the continental journey and going to the furthest possible point in the competition.
We note that Algeria’s meeting with the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be moderated Egyptian arbitration crew Led by Mohamed Maarouf as the main referee, assisted by Mahmoud Abu Al-Rijal and Ahmed Hossam Taha. Mohamed Ashour was also appointed to supervise the “VAR” video referee technique.
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