Algeria: Benlamri defends Petkovic after 2026 elimination

Djamel Benlamri spoke out to nuance the criticism directed at Vladimir Petkovic following Algeria's elimination from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The defender rejects the idea that the national team coach is the main problem with the selection. He points instead to the players' insufficient performances on the pitch. These statements come in a context of intense debate surrounding the future of the Algerian project.