June 10, 2009
A storm is brewing in the Desert Foxes camp after the dropping of ES Setif star attacking midfielder Lazhar Hadj from the Algeria squad travelling to the South Africa training camp ahead of the Chipolopolo clash on June 20 at Konkola.
According to Le Buteur, Lazhar Hadj Aissa has been punished by the Algerian national team coach, Rabah Saadane, following the negative attitude he displayed when informed that he was not part of the 18 players which faced Egypt in 3-1 Group C win in Blida.
Apparently, the player was so disgusted with the decision that he threw a bottle in training and voiced his displeasure to the coach in front of his team-mates.
While Hadj Aissa denies this allegation, he has admitted that he was bitterly disappointed with the coaching choice and that he requested his passport be returned to him so that he could request a visa from the British Embassy.
“The player who tells you that he’s happy to follow a match between Algeria and Egypt from the stands is a liar. Even the substitutes weren’t happy to be on the bench and they wanted to play, it’s human. For me, the player who isn’t disappointed with such a situation isn’t normal. So I was angry, but I kept that to myself,” he explained in the interview.
Furthermore, the player indicated that his request for his passport was not a sign of him abandoning the team but simply a desire to get a British visa so that he could travel to England to undergo a trial with Portsmouth.
Hadj Aissa also took the opportunity to express his devotion to the national team, and he wished the Algerian players all the luck in the world for their World Cup qualifier against Zambia.
The move to exclude the highy talented player will not go down well with many Algerian fans particularly those from ES Setif.
66 Comments on "Storm brews in Algeria camp"
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Marty USA on Wed, 10th Jun 2009 6:28 PM
What did i say? This coach does not need strikers coz he is preparing to play defenders. Zambia’s forwards better be sharp no missed opportunities this time. 99.9% play execution. Again, Sadaane is coming to defend,thats all they need to do to command the group. He will play a 4-5-1. Renard needs a strong offence. Jacob Mulenga should be the key. They need a beating.
KK11 on Wed, 10th Jun 2009 6:31 PM
I would not consider this a “storm brewing” in their camp.
Bourne on Wed, 10th Jun 2009 6:38 PM
Nice one Marty…#1
Hahah i like this Guys Mind Games…First he cries before the Egypt Game
and wins..
now he is droping keys players …..this is some funny stuff…its like
watching one of those Soap Operas like Passions or some Stuff like that
but i know Zambia is smarter than egypt and wont fall in the same trap
Concentrate on ur training boys and win this game fair and square
Algeria look like they love AMALILISHO SANA…
fair game celan goals no goofing around and dont give them an excuse for
anything…
Skillari on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 5:14 AM
It makes the two of us, i don’t see that as storm brewing, it a normal thing in a team. Thats the same way all players feel when they are dropped after being summoned for duty.
I wish the Chipolopolo boys all the best, am sure we’ve moved on from the bad patch we were dwelling on after our silver metal from Africa cup.
Situ on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 6:03 AM
Wat storm? the guy did not play and they stil beat egypt. Dont what this is , may be wrong heading.
Situ on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 6:04 AM
Wat storm? the guy did not play and they stil beat egypt. Dont know what this is , may be wrong heading.
Georgia Russia on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 8:01 AM
Serious mind games.we are ready for u.
Shi Chamar on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 8:43 AM
@Situ
I seriously agree with you. This guy was not even in the top 18 and they should say a storm is brewing? Wrong heading for this story! That guy is not even relevant to decision making. A sunk cost as we would call him in our field.
Kashman on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 9:00 AM
Couldnt agree with u less, this is the same guy who cried b4 tha Egypt game, hiz playin with Zambia’s minds any fyakwe ifyo.
Amuna Onzuna on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 9:07 AM
Its not a storm after all.We just need to be focused in this game as they shall be highly motivated.One thing for sure,they will come here to try & defend their lead in this group.if they score,we wont have it easy to jombolola but we have to fight in that sun.I was thinking,Zambia shouldnt have gone to camp in SA,so that our players who have always been out can aclimatise to the environment here.The Desert foxes should sure get tired easily in the game which will be played in the sun,just like Rwandese players were falling on their own.
kadzidzi wa nzelu on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 9:19 AM
Guys lets analyze the Algeria- Egypt game.
Y did the scores come in the second half and what was the main cause? Who made the mistakes or who made the right calls during the game.
From the onset the Algerians controlled the game and that Y they did not make any changes until the 85th minute. The substitutions they made were only to pump up the midfield so that the should further cut off the Egyptians. This is there Game.
The Egyptians on the other side looked desperate for goes and that Y the had to be first to make a substation for a mid fielder so that they can try to distribute balls to the strikers.
In my opinion, the Algerians will either maintain the 4 defenders or increase them to 5 against the Chipolopolo. The mid will also be concentrated to cut off the Zambian strikers. The best approach the Zambian can make is to first avoid any surprise goal from the Algerians and then feature holding and dribbling midfielders like felix, Clifford, Rainford (free kicks and corners) and then Fwayo can be used to tire the Algerians. Lets play them a fast Game and tire their defense like we did to the Rwandan boys. I know that the Arabs are no fans of fast football and much pressure on them we can yield results.
Go Chipolopolo Go Zambia
Ze Bigge on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 9:29 AM
June 11th, 2009 at 09:02 | #12 Reply | Quote يا حسام يا مصري يا خائن جاي عند الزامبيين تشجعهم على حساب الجزائر المسلمة يا خائن وعلى فكرة شي مش غريب منكم دام أنتو تتعاملون مع اليهود يا كلب
Efinshi ifi nomba
kadzidzi wa nzelu on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 10:17 AM
Algerie = Campos
mami on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 10:17 AM
AISSa is very good player and he will go to PPRTESMOTh next season.ans Saadan is great coaches
Algeria is in SF2010 inchalah
Amuna Onzuna on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 11:44 AM
Ismaeel,what are you saying in your arabic?.Do you know how to write in English?.We want to get your views
Ze Bigge on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 12:51 PM
@algerie
Efinshi ifi nomba? meaning ” What does this mean” Algerie / Ismaeel?
Please interpret
Anonymous on Thu, 11th Jun 2009 6:18 PM
COURTESY OF GOOGLE (NOT SO IMMACULATE) TRANSLATOR: Egyptian Hossam Ya Ya Ya traitor Guy encourages them to Zambians at the expense of Algeria and the Muslim Traitor! To the idea of something strange that you do not you deal with a Jewish Anto O dog
Going to Zambia and we return to Baalfoz Co allah
Marty USA on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 6:35 AM
@algerie
Going to Zambia and we return to Baalfoz Coall
Marty USA on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 6:38 AM
Long live Algeria Jews Akhunzadeh Iaalmsrien you forbid me Yaklab Maysthlc
Marty USA on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 6:39 AM
Egyptian Hossam you a traitor Guy when you encourage them Zambians at the expense of Algeria and the Muslim Traitor! To the idea of something strange that you do not you deal with a Jewish Anto O dog
Marty USA on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 6:45 AM
Welcome to the 21st century. Why can we just live in peace.
ترحيب ل21st. لماذا نحن فقط غير قادر على العيش في سلام؟
How do like my translation my Arab friends? Who’s next?
Whisper on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 3:38 PM
Yaba, we have been invaded!!
Marty USA on Fri, 12th Jun 2009 7:57 PM
Just use english before you are accused of saying something you didn’t.
Anonymous on Sun, 14th Jun 2009 10:02 AM
@Marty USA
I’ve used English the whole time :-/