Algeria: two key players could miss Vladimir Petkovic's list

Africa 21 February 2026 at 01:00

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

As the March training camp in Italy approaches, where Algeria will face Guatemala and then Uruguay, several changes could be made to Vladimir Petkovic's squad list. While preparations for the 2026 World Cup are entering a strategic phase, some of the team's usual regulars may not make the cut.

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Journalist Nabil Djellit reports that Mohamed Tougaï and Youcef Atal are unlikely to be included in the final selection. This development comes as a surprise, but it doesn't disrupt the squad's overall balance.

These potential absences are not expected to have major consequences, as both players have not played a central role in the manager's plans in recent months.

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