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The captain of the Fennecs, Riyad Mahrez, is the focus of attention for the Algerian national team in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Al Ahli Saudi winger, known for his dazzling displays, has found himself under the scrutiny of critics as his performances in the tournament have sparked fervent debates.
Since the kick-off of the AFCON, Mahrez's usually impeccable form seems to have taken a dip, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning the talismanic captain's current state.
Amid these discussions, the Algerian head coach, Djamel Belmadi, and star attacker Houssem Aouar have stepped up to defend their teammate, attempting to stop the storm of criticism.
“I don’t want people to forget what Mahrez can do. Ok these weren't his two best matches in the selection but don't kill him too quickly. I won't tell you if he will start or on the bench, that's not the most important thing. He remains our captain, he has always played under pressure, I have every confidence in him, the team has every confidence in him,” coach Djamel Belmadi said.
AS Roma attacker Houssem Aouar believes Riyad Mahrez has what it takes to get through this situation.
“Riyad Mahrez is an experienced player, in his career he has had to experience even more complicated situations. We feel confident and we always have confidence in our captain,” Aouar said.
The Al Ahli Saudi winger, known for his dazzling displays, has found himself under the scrutiny of critics as his performances in the tournament have sparked fervent debates.
Since the kick-off of the AFCON, Mahrez's usually impeccable form seems to have taken a dip, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning the talismanic captain's current state.
Amid these discussions, the Algerian head coach, Djamel Belmadi, and star attacker Houssem Aouar have stepped up to defend their teammate, attempting to stop the storm of criticism.
“I don’t want people to forget what Mahrez can do. Ok these weren't his two best matches in the selection but don't kill him too quickly. I won't tell you if he will start or on the bench, that's not the most important thing. He remains our captain, he has always played under pressure, I have every confidence in him, the team has every confidence in him,” coach Djamel Belmadi said.
AS Roma attacker Houssem Aouar believes Riyad Mahrez has what it takes to get through this situation.
“Riyad Mahrez is an experienced player, in his career he has had to experience even more complicated situations. We feel confident and we always have confidence in our captain,” Aouar said.