Switzerland eliminated Algeria from the 2026 World Cup after securing a 2-0 victory on Friday morning.
The Swiss team, managed by Vladimir Petkovic, dominated the match and missed opportunities to extend their lead.
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Algerian fans expressed strong criticism regarding the tactical decisions made by head coach Vladimir Petkovic.
However, assistant coach Davide Morandi offered an optimistic assessment that diverged from public sentiment, further upsetting supporters.
Assistant Coach Defends Performance
Morandi stated, "We must not only see the negative; we made it difficult for Switzerland.
Switzerland was extremely positive in two decisive moments of the match: when they scored the first goal and after halftime, following our two errors, when they scored the second."
He added, "For the rest, we should not think everything we did was bad.
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There is disappointment; we wanted to make the Algerian people proud, and that is what should remain."
Morandi also addressed the team's defensive record, noting, "We conceded 9 goals, but it is not just the defense; it involves midfielders and attackers—it is a matter of the whole block.
It is true that is a lot, but we must remember this is the World Cup, and the opponents are of a different level.
Messi scored three goals against us and continues to score, so that is what we must keep in mind."
The defensive struggles highlighted by Morandi reflect the overall difficulties faced by Algeria during the tournament, as reported by Foot Mercato.
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Algeria exits the 2026 World Cup after the defeat, with fans expressing disappointment over both the result and the assistant coach's comments.
