CR Belouizdad coach Sead Ramovic has given a breakdown on how Orlando Pirates can defeat MC Alger within the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League on Tuesday.
Ramovic, who moved to the Algerian league in February 2025, has confronted Alger on two events in his tenure in Algeria and is but to lose to the aspect on the prime of the League 1 desk.
The previous TS Galaxy and Yanga coach spoke to iDiski Instances senior author Matshelane Mamabolo in version 193 of the information the place he listed not less than 5 issues Jose Riveiro’s males can exploit from Alger but in addition emphasised Pirates ought to be on excessive alert particularly when enjoying in Algeria.
“MC Alger approaches dwelling and away matches with two contrasting types,” Ramovic informed iDiski Instances.
“Away from dwelling, they sit deep, waste time and depend on lengthy balls to win second balls and hit on the counter. At dwelling, they attempt to be aggressive and press excessive however lack compactness, mixing possession with direct play. Pirates should exploit their weaknesses in each situations to achieve management over the tie.”
Ramovic then gave extra detailed directions on how Pirates may cope with Alger away from dwelling.
- “1. Play by their press with velocity & intelligence:
- “They press aggressively however are usually not compact, leaving areas in midfield and defensive traces. Fast, exact passing will expose these gaps. Midfield rotations and one-touch mixtures will permit them to bypass their first press and assault their uncovered defence.”
- “2. Power them into errors:
- Their blended strategy between possession and lengthy balls means they lack consistency when increase.
- Press with depth in key areas, forcing turnovers and capitalising on errors excessive up the pitch.”
- “3. Exploit the area behind their defence:
- ” Their aggressive urgent leaves their backline uncovered. Direct runs in behind and fast ahead transitions can be key to breaking their defensive position.
- Sensible positioning of attackers will pressure them into troublesome defensive conditions.
- “4. Stability possession with directness:
- “Whereas controlling the sport, it’s a should recognising moments to be direct and catch them off guard.
- Mixing quick, managed build-up with fast switches of play will maintain them unsettled.
- “5. Be ruthless in entrance of aim:
- “Since they play extra open at dwelling, they have to benefit from defensive gaps and be medical in ending our possibilities. Each alternative should be capitalised on, as dwelling video games are typically extra high-scoring.
By sticking to the tactical ideas and adapting intelligently, Pirates can dominate each legs and impose their authority over the sport.”
