Algeria: bad news for Yacine Titraoui

Europe 18 April 2026 at 09:15

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

18.04.26 FT Pro League Belgium

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Before the Walloon derby against Standard Liège, Charleroi must make do without Yacine Titraoui, who is ruled out for this crucial Europe Playoffs clash.

Tough news for Sporting Charleroi as they head into a pivotal fixture. Yacine Titraoui will not be available for the Walloon derby against Standard Liège, as he has not fully recovered from the injury picked up in the match against Antwerp. The Algerian midfielder, a cornerstone of the Carolo setup, will therefore miss a decisive showdown in the race for the Europe Playoffs.

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Kohnen must adapt

To fill the gap, Amine Boukamir is expected to line up alongside Etienne Camara in the heart of the Carolo midfield. At the press conference, Mario Kohnen left no room for doubt: this match comes too soon for his player. It's a tough blow in a context where every point is vital for both Walloon teams.

Double blow for Charleroi

On top of Titraoui's absence, another key figure for Charleroi will also be missing against Standard. The staff are handling the situation with caution, especially with a trip to Genk coming up quickly. For both Walloon sides, this fixture already looks like a must-win in the battle for seventh place.

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