An Algerian official denies the rumors that are chasing Riyad Mahrez and explains the reason for his delay in joining the "Greens"

Saleh Bey Abboud, the director of media for the defending Algerian national team, denied the validity of rumors surrounding some of his players before he traveled to the Cameroonian city of Douala in preparation for the African Nations Cup, which begins tomorrow.

The delay of the star and leader, Riyad Mahrez, in catching up with his colleagues caused a lot of gossip on social media, and there were those who went to talk about a dispute between him and coach Jamal Belmadi, while others indicated that he is spending a special time with his wife, British model Taylor Ward.

But the director of the Algerian national team's media department denied everything that was going on about Mahrez, suggesting that he would arrive in Doha today, that is, on the eve of his trip to Douala.

Abboud stressed, in statements to Algerian radio, that Belmadi deals with his players with the logic of mutual respect and specific responsibilities, and he (Belmadi) knows very well what he wants from them and knows what works for them.

He also has complete freedom to give his players a break.

In the same context, Abboud denied the existence of any dispute between striker Baghdad Bounedjah and defender Jamal Ben Al-Omari, and Belmadi, stressing that the coach spoke to the players after the end of the Ghana match, which was held yesterday, Wednesday, in a very normal way, and that this duo is committed, like the rest of the players, to respect the system. Discipline such as not leaving the team camp under any circumstances in order to avoid infection with the Corona virus.

Abboud also denied that the reason for the postponement of travel to the city of Douala until tomorrow, after it was scheduled yesterday, was the infection of some players with Corona, pointing out that yesterday’s training witnessed the participation of all those present in the camp, including the veteran Sofiane Feghouli, who returned to training with the ball alone, which suggests that he will soon join group training. .

Abboud explained the rumors surrounding the Algerian national team, in this particular period, with the attempt of some to strike the most important cornerstone of the reasons for its success, which is the family and brotherly spirit that prevails in the group.

It is noteworthy that the Algerian team will start the campaign to defend its title by facing Sierra Leone next Tuesday in the opening of the first round of Group E matches, which also includes Cote d'Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea.

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