As a precaution, Abdelli and Guitoun leave Algeria’s training camp!

Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic (61), decided Tuesday evening to release Himad Abdelli and Kevin Guitoun from the current Algeria national team camp after consulting with the medical staff. The decision was made with player welfare in mind, following an exhausting and physically demanding season.

In an official statement, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced that the decision followed thorough physical assessments for both players, which showed the need to rest them in order to avoid any complications that could impact their future fitness.

This move is part of a new technical approach adopted by Petkovic, aiming to protect players by not fielding those suffering from fatigue or physical overload, especially during the preparation period ahead of friendly matches.

Abdelli and Guitoun will now enjoy a well-deserved break, giving them the chance to fully recover their physical form ahead of the new season with their respective clubs—reducing the risk of injuries that could hinder their progress.

The Greens arrive in Constantine to prepare for the Rwanda clash

The Algeria national team continues its serious preparations for the upcoming friendlies against Rwanda and Sweden, scheduled for June 5 and 10 respectively, as part of their build-up for future continental competitions.

The squad landed on Wednesday morning at Mohamed Boudiaf Airport in Constantine, ahead of their friendly against Rwanda, set for Thursday at 16:00 (GMT) at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium.

The Greens’ squad was warmly welcomed by local authorities in the Constantine region in an official setting.

Also read: Friendlies: Vladimir Petković’s official squad list for the June camp!

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