Algeria – 2026 World Cup: operated on, Anthony Mandrea gives an update

Anthony Mandrea, injured and having undergone surgery, will miss the 2026 World Cup, forcing Vladimir Petkovic to urgently rethink the goalkeeper hierarchy.

A major blow for the Algerian national team. SM Caen goalkeeper Anthony Mandrea underwent shoulder surgery after suffering a dislocation during training. From his hospital bed, he calmly reassured fans: “Al hamdoulilah.”

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The successful operation doesn’t change the sporting diagnosis: the keeper’s season comes to an abrupt end and he will miss the 2026 World Cup. A heavy absence just months before a major tournament.

For Vladimir Petkovic, the equation gets more complicated. The anticipated return of Luca Zidane, who has also been injured in recent weeks, isn’t enough to dispel the uncertainty in such a key position.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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