Algeria: Bennacer, the big announcement drops

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Algeria: Bennacer's return is becoming much clearer

Africa 03 March 2026 at 08:19

The outlook is gradually brightening for Ismaël Bennacer. Sidelined for over a month following a relapse sustained with Dinamo Zagreb, the Algerian midfielder has resumed individual training at the Aspetar center in Qatar, before heading into the final phase of his rehabilitation in Croatia. This is a crucial step for a player who has been hampered by recurring injuries in recent seasons.

His absence weighed heavily on the club’s European campaign, as they were eliminated from the Europa League despite strong form in the domestic championship.

For the Algerian national team, the fixture schedule complicates matters. Even if he returns to action soon, Bennacer will lack match fitness ahead of the next training camp, a factor the Fennecs’ coaching staff will need to monitor closely as the 2026 qualifiers approach.

Ismaël Bennacer nastavlja oporavak od ozljede zadnje lože zadobivene protiv Osijeka

Rehabilitaciju je djelomično odradio u Dohi, a po povratku u Zagreb očekuje se da će ponovno konkurirati za sastav nakon susreta s Hajdukom

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