Algeria, The Desert Foxes, a well defensive unit but have no firepower

ThisDrinkingLife and The World Cup: Algeria

Was pleasantly surprised with Algeria in the last world cup. Apart from the first game, they ended up playing some decent football and gave England the fright of their lives and could have sent them home if only they had put away all the chances they got. Therein lies their problem, they are a well defensive unit that doesn’t give away too many cheap goals, but they also struggle to score. Luckily they have got one of the easier groups in this world cup and I think they will fight it out with Russia and Korea for that coveted second place. It could easily come down to that final game against the Russians for a be all playoff for the second round. I think Russia will nick it as they have superior strikers on their team but it will be close. And the Koreans will be also be there or thereabouts.

The Key player for me is Madjid Bougherra, the captain of the team. He is a pretty intimidating central defender and is expert at lining up his defence. With him in charge on the pitch I would be always fairly confident if I was an Algerian fan. He is the talisman of the team and a player I do enjoy watching.

Sofiane Feghouli is another player who catches the eye. He has had a great season with Valencia this year, and his speed and crossing ability can cause all sorts of problems for defences. But who will meet these crosses? I don’t think Algeria have the firepower to progress and that is why the Desert Foxes will be going home after the first round.