Algeria Coach Writes Off Omeruo, Balogun, Troost-Ekong & Echiejile : They Have Weaknesses

In his preview of the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Algeria national team coach Georges Leekens fancies his team&rsquo;s chances of getting the required result after studying the tapes of the Super Eagles. <br /><br />The Belgian manager has openly praised the attacking prowess of the Super Eagles, but reckons that the defense consisting of Leon Balogun (Mainz), Kenneth Omeruo (<span>Alanyaspor), Elderson Echiejile (Standard Liege) and William Troost-Ekong (Gent) is their </span>Achilles heel.<br /><br />&ldquo;The defense of Nigeria has some weaknesses that need to be taken into account. It will mark, it is imperative, &rdquo; Leekens said, according to Le Buteur.&nbsp; <br /><br />&ldquo;To achieve a good result there, we have to score one or more goals. Them, they will rush to the attack. <br /><br />&ldquo;We have to be up early in the meeting then operate against attacks by Nigeria. &rdquo;<br /><br />The Algerian squad will arrive in Uyo on Thursday, two days before the clash at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : thenff.com<br />
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