Algerian football team CS Constantine's coach, Mondher Kbir, has acknowledged that his team's defensive system is fragile when playing away from home. This admission comes after the team's recent loss to Union Sportive de Khenchela, where they conceded two goals. The team's defensive vulnerabilities have been a recurring issue, with goalkeeper Bouhalfaya being beaten twice in the last match and conceding five goals against WA Tlemcen and one goal against CA Batna.
The weaknesses in CS Constantine's defense were evident in their match against Union Sportive de Khenchela. The opposing team's attackers found it easy to reach the goal, with no significant resistance from the CS Constantine players. This led to a negative reaction from the fans, who are unhappy with the team's consecutive losses away from home. The team's previous loss was against ES Setif, and this latest defeat has raised concerns about their performance.
Coach Mondher Kbir expressed his dissatisfaction with his team's performance, stating that they did not show the required level of play. He attributed the loss to the team's inability to cope with the pressure from the opposing team from the start of the match. Kbir believes that the match was a fair reflection of the teams' performances, with Union Sportive de Khenchela deserving their win.
Kbir further emphasized that his team lacked a clear playing identity, particularly when playing away from home. He noted that the team only played well for 20-25 minutes out of the 90-minute match. The coach acknowledged that a lot of work needs to be done to address these issues and improve the team's overall performance.
The team's next match is against Shabab El Bayadh, scheduled to take place at the Stade Chahid Hamlaoui. The team will begin preparations for this match after a 24-hour break. Coach Kbir will likely focus on addressing the team's defensive weaknesses and developing a more effective playing strategy.
The loss to Union Sportive de Khenchela has raised concerns among the team's fans, who expect better results from their team. CS Constantine's management will likely face pressure to improve the team's performance and address the defensive vulnerabilities that have been exposed in recent matches.
The team's upcoming match against Shabab El Bayadh provides an opportunity for CS Constantine to bounce back and demonstrate their capabilities. Coach Kbir will need to work on developing a more solid defensive strategy and improving the team's overall performance to achieve a positive result.
Key points
- CS Constantine's coach Mondher Kbir admits team's defensive system is vulnerable away from home.
