MC Alger coach Khaled Ben Yahia is reportedly concerned ahead of Tuesday's CAF Champion League quarter-final against Orlando Pirates.
The Algerians side will welcome the Buccaneers to the to the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 on Tuesday evening for a mammoth affair.
Reports in Algeria claim that the first leg is expected to be sell out after 35 000 tickets were sold out after a few hours.
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However, Competition DZ have reported that Alger are concerned with the pitch at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962.
The Stadium hosted an Algerian Cup clash last Wednesday between USM El Harrach and ES Mostaganem, with several players loosing their footing on numerous occasions.
The report adds that coach Ben Yahia fears that the condition of the pitch will affect his team's performance in the first leg.
It is believed that Alger's club president has taken steps to ensure the improvement of the field before the first leg on Tuesday night.
Alger have registered four wins and a loss in their five home matches in the Champions League this campaign while the Buccaneers are yet to taste defeat in their continental campaign.