The statements made by the national coach regarding the creator of joys at Mouloudia d’Alger, Youcef Belaili, have sparked much controversy and multiple interpretations.
Particularly, when the coach asserted that the reason Belaili wasn’t called up was due to disciplinary reasons. While many rallied behind Belaili, labeling him a “victim,” arguing he caused no issues with the national team, several other parties attributed the national coach’s remarks to numerous negative and irresponsible behaviors of Belaili during several matches with his current team, Mouloudia d’Alger, whether at the “5 Juillet” stadium or in other stadiums.
The decision not to summon Youcef Belaili for the matches against Guinea and Uganda continues to generate much debate and reactions, with some calling this decision “unjust” towards a player who shone this season, significantly contributing to Mouloudia d’Alger’s championship victory.
Additionally, he distinguished himself through his goals and decisive passes, being the origin of several achievements for his team. While some have pondered the meaning of the word “discipline” used by national coach Petkovic to explain Belaili’s absence, others have tried to give this term various interpretations and dimensions, given its openness to multiple interpretations.
However, some observers asserted that the national coach’s statements were clear and primarily concerned the technical and behavioral aspect on the field, referring to Belaili’s behaviors on the field during many matches played with Mouloudia d’Alger this season, as evidenced by his numerous protests against referees, notably during the match against ES Setif at the latter’s stadium, as well as during other matches at the “5 Juillet” stadium.
These protests were not limited to referees but also targeted a female referee, eliciting much discontent. He also quarreled with opposing players and coaches, as recently seen in Khenchela against coach Mefdi Cherdoud.
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