Algerian football club JS Kabylie will face Swiss side FC Vevey United in a friendly match at the Stade Municipal de Copet in Evian, France, on Wednesday at 7:45 PM local time. This will be their fourth and final test match during their training camp in Evian, where they have already played against FC Annecy, EFC Fréjus-Saint-Raphaël, and Clermont Foot. The match will provide an opportunity for JS Kabylie's coach, Hubert Velud, to assess his team's performance and make necessary adjustments.
The match against FC Vevey United will also give Velud a chance to evaluate his team's effectiveness in front of goal, which has been a concern for him so far. Despite being satisfied with the team's defensive performance and organization, Velud has expressed concerns about their inability to score goals in previous matches. In a recent statement, Velud said that he is generally satisfied with the team's defensive performance and organization, but they need to work on their effectiveness in front of goal.
JS Kabylie's coach, Hubert Velud, has expressed satisfaction with his team's defensive performance and organization, but acknowledges that they need to improve their goal-scoring ability. Velud's team has shown a strong work rate and fighting spirit in their previous matches, which he considers a positive sign. However, he believes that they need to work on their weaknesses to become a more effective team.
The friendly match against FC Vevey United will also provide Velud with an opportunity to finalize his team's lineup for the upcoming African Champions League match against El Merrikh of Sudan on August 9. Velud is expected to choose the players who are in the best form to represent the team in the competition. However, he will not reveal the team's lineup to his players to maintain their focus during the preparation.
JS Kabylie will begin their African Champions League campaign on August 9 against El Merrikh of Sudan at the Stade du 1er Novembre. The team has been in training for over three weeks, and the coaching staff is confident about their preparation. The team's objective is to start the season strongly and achieve their goals in the various competitions.
Despite the training camp in Evian coming to an end, the JS Kabylie coaching staff will maintain a high level of training intensity until the team returns to Algeria on Thursday. The team's coach and his collaborators believe that a good preparation is essential for the team's success in the upcoming competitions. They will continue to work on the team's weaknesses before reducing the training intensity closer to the competition.
JS Kabylie is also expected to strengthen their squad with new signings, particularly in the attacking department. A Malian striker, Mohamed Niapegue Cissé, is currently training with the team's reserves and may be signed if he impresses the coaching staff. Additionally, two other African players are in talks with the club, and one of them is expected to join the team soon.
Key points
- JS Kabylie to face FC Vevey United in friendly match
- Team's coach, Hubert Velud, to finalize lineup for African Champions League
- JS Kabylie to start African Champions League campaign on August 9 against El Merrikh of Sudan
