“In Algeria, the press has phenomenal weight and therefore a strong power to cause harm! » This former Algerian coach has not forgotten the strong media pressure he had to face. In a country where there are around fifty daily newspapers, numerous sites, multiple talk shows with high audiences and fanatical supporters, expectations for the national team are increased tenfold.
At all times, the coach has crystallized criticism from a population and media, some of whom “assume their supporter side”. Christian Gourcuff, stationed with the Fennecs between 2014 and 2016, denounced this climate at the time: “It’s difficult to find serenity in Algeria. We like to put pressure on the players and criticize at all costs. Players cannot be calm in this case. They are constantly under pressure and that is not normal. Some media are not there to help the selection. »
