Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic hopes the backing from locals at their base in Lawrence, Kansas, can give them the edge when they face Argentina in their FIFA Wolrd Cup opener.
Clips of Algeria’s heart-warming backing in the 100,000-population city of Lawrence have become one of the wholesome stories of the tournament so far, with local fans showering the North Africans with love upon arriving at their base camp.
“I hope that all neutrals will cheer on Algeria because it’s been a wonderful feeling to have a great helping hand even in our open training session,” Petkovic told journalists. “We’ve had some real positive vibes.
