Desabre (DR Congo Coach): "We Have the Necessary Weapons to Overcome Algeria and Reach the Quarter-Finals"

Sébastien Desabre, head coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo national team, expressed great confidence in his players' abilities ahead of their anticipated clash against the Algerian national team in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will face Algeria tomorrow, Tuesday evening, starting at 6:00 PM, at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

During the pre-match press conference, Desabre affirmed that the five-day rest period his team benefited from was extremely important, noting that it helped the players regain their physical freshness and prepare well for this crucial stage of the tournament.

The DR Congo coach explained that facing a team of Algeria's caliber demands significant focus and discipline, emphasizing that his team possesses sufficient experience to handle high-pressure matches of this nature.

Regarding the brilliance of Algerian star Riyad Mahrez, Desabre asserted that his primary focus is on his own team, stating that DR Congo has a clear playing style and a tactical plan that they will work to implement on the field.

Desabre added that his players are determined to give their all to achieve victory and secure passage to the quarter-finals, highlighting that the team possesses the necessary capabilities and "weapons" to overcome this challenging stage of the competition.

The French coach spoke about his extensive experience on the African continent, expressing his satisfaction with the significant development in infrastructure and stadiums. He also praised the technical stability within the DR Congo national team, affirming that giving a coach sufficient time to implement his ideas directly contributes to improving team performance.

Desabre concluded his statements by acknowledging the strength of the Algerian national team, noting its possession of distinguished players and its ability to change playing styles, which makes them a formidable competitor in this tournament.