If Algeria's task this week wasn't already crystal clear, the sight of Ghana exiting the Africa Cup of Nations to minnows Comoros on Tuesday will have focussed their minds.
Algeria, defending AFCON champions and one of the pre-tournament favourites, have just one point from their opening two group games, and are still yet to score, with one game remaining.
Riyad Mahrez's side are bottom of Group E ahead of their toughest group clash against Ivory Coast on Thursday, knowing they must win to keep their hopes of reaching the last-16 alive. If they don't win, Mahrez could be returning to Manchester earlier than expected.
