Algeria national team captain Riyad Mahrez has spoken out about Djamel Belmadi's departure. The Fennec posted a message on his social networks praising the work done by the coach at the head of the national team. "Thank you for everything Djamel. Despite this failure at the last AFCON, we'll never forget the one in Egypt, the 2nd star you brought back to the country and the 35 games without defeat. Nor will I forget all the hard work you've put in over the last 6 years, and above all the love you have for our flag: everything you've done and undertaken has been aimed at making our people proud. Thank you fréro", reads the message on his X account.