Algeria: good news is coming

The absence of Samir Chergui is starting to be felt, but the outlook finally seems to be brightening. Sidelined with a hamstring injury during the group stage of the 2025 AFCON against Burkina Faso, the Algerian international defender has not played a single minute since December 28. Forced to withdraw from the tournament early, the Paris FC player then began an extended recovery period to avoid any risk of relapse.

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However, the latest updates are encouraging. In a press conference ahead of the clash with Toulouse, Paris FC manager Stéphane Gilli spoke of an imminent return for his defender.

"We hope he'll be back within about ten days," the French coach revealed,

hinting at a gradual return to training over the coming days.

The focus now will be on regaining match fitness as quickly as possible. Paris FC still has several games to play before the March international break, during which Algeria will take on Guatemala and Uruguay in friendlies. For Chergui, every minute on the pitch will be crucial to get back on the national team radar and edge closer to a spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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