In anticipation of the possibility of a deadlock with Petkovic
The state of anticipation and tension continues within the corridors of the Algerian Football Association, after informed sources revealed to Echorouk that the Federal Authority has practically begun implementing an alternative action plan in anticipation of reaching a dead end in the ongoing negotiations with the Swiss national voter, Vladimir Petkovic.
“FAF” is awaiting the final response from him regarding the recent proposals addressed to him, in proactive steps that came based on the outcomes and recommendations of the technical committee meeting, which witnessed the participation of an elite group of senior technicians, led by former coach Sheikh Rabah Saadane, to develop a road map capable of correcting the course and drawing up frameworks for the coming periods for the “Desert Warriors.”
In light of this ambiguity, the same sources revealed that foreign teams are closely following the fate of the Swiss technician. The federations that participated in the recent World Cup finals are seeking to sign a contract with him, including two teams from Asia and another from Africa, and they are all awaiting the official announcement of the end of his experience in Algeria to begin direct negotiations with him and transfer him to their technical leadership bench.
In light of these developments, the Algerian Federation is moving towards opening a new and ambitious page for the technical leadership of the “Desert Warriors” in the event that Petkovic’s departure takes hold, especially with the preference being given to the Spanish school, which caught the attention after its brilliance and the crowning of Lamine Yamal’s teammates with the world crown.
The mini-list presented included three prominent international names to restructure the national team and build it on modern tactical foundations, led by Xavi Hernandez, where the former star stands out as one of the most important options. He is one of the most prominent midfield engineers in the history of world football and the champion who won the 2010 World Cup with Spain.
Xavi has a tactical mind based on possession and organized offensive construction, which he demonstrated in his training experiences with Al-Sadd of Qatar and Barcelona, which led him to the Spanish League title, in addition to the tactical expert and man of major appointments, Rafael Benitez, who has a record of continental achievements, most notably leading Liverpool to the Champions League title in 2005, in addition to his supervision of major clubs such as Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Valencia.
Benitez is distinguished by his strict defensive organization and his high ability to manage complex matches and resolve fateful matches.
And Roberto Martinez, who has extensive experience in managing national teams and major tournaments, having led the golden generation of the Belgian national team to rise to the top ranks in the world, before moving to coach the Portuguese national team. He is known for his flexible attacking style and his ability to extract the best potential from stars.
The comparison between these three names reflects a serious desire by the Algerian Federation to give the team a strong football identity, ensuring full readiness for the upcoming continental and international competitions and a steady return to the podium.
