Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has urged his side to focus less on their star player Riyad Mahrez if they to by are to be successful at the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The Desert Foxes kicked off their campaign in the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Kenya on Sunday, with Mahrez scoring one of the goals.
However, the 43-year-old gaffer has warned the Desert Foxes from over-reliance on the Manchester City winger.
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“I do not like highlighting players. We need to put a little less focus on Mahrez if we want to make this a big tournament for us,” he told the press after their win over the Harambee Stars.