Algeria have been the better side so far. Nigeria's midfield has had a tough time containing Algeria's. Rohr took a risk with not having Musa and Chukwueze track back. That's causing them problems as Etebo gets pulled all over the place and Iwobi struggles to take a good defensive position. They're getting away with the fact that it's only 1-0 to Algeria. Mahrez and Feghouli haven't been at their best, and whilst both haven't been that bad, both have been sloppy with their through passes.
Bennacer needs to get more of the ball. I'm surprised that they haven't gone through him more often. Most of Algeria's attacks have been long balls to Bounedjah or Belaili. On the occasions that they've gone through the midfield, they've been more of a threat.
Bennacer needs to get more of the ball. I'm surprised that they haven't gone through him more often. Most of Algeria's attacks have been long balls to Bounedjah or Belaili. On the occasions that they've gone through the midfield, they've been more of a threat.