DR Congo national team coach S\u00e9bastien Desabre appeared calm and confident at the pre-match press conference ahead of the knockout game against Algeria. After five days of recovery, the French technician considers his squad ready. “The feeling is good. We have recovered well and are well prepared for tomorrow’s match.” Refusing to dwell on the past, Desabre focused on the immediate objective. “We are concentrated on the current phase. Previous stats no longer matter. The goal is to do everything to qualify for the quarterfinals.” Aware of the stakes, he highlighted the importance of such confrontations. “These are high-stakes matches. Facing a very good African team helps us progress. We are used to the pressure, and the players love it.” The Congolese coach emphasized his team’s playing identity. “We focus on our game. We know our strengths, we have a strategy in place, and we know Algeria and its players well.” Discussing his squad, Desabre recalled the importance of each member. “All members are important, players and staff alike.” Finally, respectful yet ambitious against Algeria, he concluded: “We respect them, but we have the tools to advance this round. It will be tough for us as for the opponent. We must do everything to win tomorrow.”<\/p>\n
According to Desabre, the draw and opponent make no difference: “We don’t choose our opponent. Algeria finished first in their group after an excellent group stage, and we finished second in ours.” For the French technician, every matchup is a chance to apply training work and aim for victory: “When we face Algeria, like any other team, it’s always an opportunity to put into practice what we work on and aim for the win. We will do everything to win this match.” Desabre stresses confidence and his team’s capabilities: “Today, we know we have the ability to get through this round, provided we deliver a great performance and stay true to what we’ve been doing for a while.” He also underscores the importance of showcasing the group’s potential on the field: “We know our capabilities and must show them. We have our style of play and have put in place a specific strategy to counter Mahrez and Algeria.” The Congolese coach reminds that his team is united and cohesive: “I have a united and solid group, and qualifying from the first round in Morocco was a natural objective.” For him, facing a top-level team like Algeria is also a chance to gain extra experience: “The Algerian team is very good, and it will help us gain even more experience. We approach this match without extra pressure.” Finally, Desabre confirms that his team knows the opponent’s tactical plans and that everything will be done to advance: “We know all the Algerian team’s plans, and we will work to qualify for the quarterfinals.” This discourse reflects DR Congo’s strategy: confidence in its strengths, focus on its playing style, and meticulous preparation to counter Algeria’s key assets, particularly Riyad Mahrez. On Tuesday, the match promises to be intense, with DR Congo ready to fight for the upset and reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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