Vladimir Petković, the head coach of the Algerian national team, emphasized the importance of the "Greens" players performing strongly both defensively and offensively in the upcoming match against Nigeria, scheduled for tomorrow as part of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final competition.

In the press conference held today, Friday, Bitkovich said that the team is required to maintain balance on the field, explaining that both defensive and offensive performance must be at the same level of strength and focus.

The coach of the Algerian national team explained that the final preparations focused primarily on physical recovery, given the limited time between the two matches. He pointed out that the technical staff worked to help the players overcome the effects of fatigue.

Betkovich added that the mental factor plays a crucial role in such encounters, emphasizing that his players are well aware of how to handle the pressure of consecutive matches, thanks to the daily work within the camp.

Regarding the health status of some players, especially Ismaël Bennacer, Petković clarified that the decision about his participation against Nigeria has not yet been finalized, emphasizing that it will be determined after the final training session.

The coach of the Algerian national team concluded his statements by emphasizing that the final decision regarding Ben Nasser's readiness will be made at the last moment, based on the results of the tests and physical evaluation before the match.