World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Benrahma Still in Petkovic's Plans

Former Lyon player Said Benrahma remains in the plans of Algeria's head coach Vladimir Petkovic.

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He will be called up for the upcoming international break, which will feature two matches against Botswana and Mozambique, part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

According to lagazettedufennec, the former Swiss coach still counts on Said Benrahma, despite his disappointment with Benrahma's decision to join the Saudi Arabian second division club, Neom SC.

Convinced of the player's immense potential, Vladimir Petkovic is reluctant to let him go, especially as he will have the opportunity to play at a fairly high level (the Saudi Pro League) from next season.

That said, the former Brentford player will need to be convincing to earn playing time during the next international break.

Benrahma's Stats with the Greens

In 34 matches played across all competitions, he has managed to score 4 goals and provide 2 assists. It's a somewhat average record for someone who was once a big attraction in the Premier League with West Ham.

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.