US Boukhadra president Moncef Heriou downplayed the team's early exit from the Cup, calling it a logical outcome due to significant squad absences. The team was missing seven key players due to injuries linked to a shortened preseason preparation. Heriou emphasized that the club's main priority remains the league, with the objective of securing survival comfortably. By managing the recovery of injured players, the management aims to avoid further complications and provide the coaching staff with opportunities to evaluate alternative options for upcoming matches.