The file of the new coach of the Algerian national team has seen rapid developments in recent hours, after the results of the meeting of the National Technical Committee affiliated to the Algerian Football Federation revealed strong indicators that the identity of the next coach has become almost certain, with the Spanish Felix Sanchez approaching the succession of the Swiss Vladimir Petkovic, despite the great controversy surrounding this choice.
Why does Sanchez advance over his rivals?
According to Al-Khbar newspaper, all the indicators are in favor of Felix Sanchez, who appears to be the closest to taking over the training of "Desert Warriors". This is due to several factors, including his agreement to work alongside a Algerian assistant, which is the condition that the Algerian Football Federation has insisted on, while some other names on the shortlist have not shown the same enthusiasm for this condition.
Recent experiences have not reached expectations
However, Sanchez's subsequent experiences have not reached the expected level, as he took over the training of the Ecuadorian national team, before the Ecuadorian federation decided to terminate the contract with him after his participation in the Copa America tournament in July 2024, and the team's exit against the Argentine national team.
Why is Sanchez a good option?
Despite this, Sanchez is considered a good option to lead the Algerian national team, given his experience in training the Qatari national team, and the success he achieved with this team in the 2019 Asian Cup.
What comes next?
However, there are still many questions surrounding this choice, especially in terms of the technical criteria that the Algerian Football Federation has adopted in favor of Sanchez over coaches with more extensive European experience and a more complex career path.
