Rais Meboulhi to Echorouk: “The U.S. attacks do not scare meâ€
Algeria's team goalkeeper Meboulhi during Algeria v England match
Algeria’s World Cup team new goalkeeper wahab Rais Meboulhi said he did not care about Rooney or Gerard during the match against England on last Saturday.
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- He asserted he would do his best during the next match.
- You played a big game before England. Did you expect that?
- When I enter the green ground, I always try to show a good level. I think I did my job and tried to avoid many mistakes.
- But you seemed confused at the first minutes of the match?
- Actually, it is the World Cup and playing before England is not easy, but I was able to repel all shots by strong English players.
- Were you afraid from Rooney and Gerrard, as well as other English stars before entering the stadium?
- I did not even think of them. I am a professional player and I put all my focus on the way of stopping the ball. I did not care about Rooney or Gerrard.
- Did you expect to play before England, since Chaouchi had recovered from injury?
- Since I am among the squad that moved to South Africa, I knew that I will play and I was not surprised when Coach Rabah Saadane told me to prepare my self in order to play as a key goalkeeper before England.
- You contributed to the amazing draw before England. What did you think at the end of match?
- I thought often about my family and Algerian fans, they were very happy. I wish we could continue on the same level before USA.
- You will play a decisive match against USA. Are you ready to continue your great performance?
- I will do all my best to play with the same level. I think we have chances to win and qualify.