Algeria: Petkovic spared, his staff sacrificed after World Cup fiasco?

Less than two weeks after Algeria's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) is preparing to restructure the technical staff. Vladimir Petkovic remains in post mainly for financial reasons, as his contract until 2028 makes a dismissal too expensive. Assistant Davide Morandi is the first target, criticized for his lack of discretion and insufficient technical contribution. Other staff members, such as fitness coaches and video analysts, may also be replaced to bring fresh impetus, and some Algerian media suggest that this restructuring is intended to push Petkovic out.