Goalkeeper Luca Zidane will miss Algeria’s upcoming friendly matches against Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia, scheduled for November 13th and 18th respectively. Zidane sustained a groin injury while playing for his club, Granada CF, in Spain.
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed that the national team’s medical staff has cleared Zidane to leave the training camp after determining he would be unable to participate in the two friendly encounters. This decision prioritizes Zidane’s recovery and ensures he receives the necessary treatment to return to full fitness.
In response to Zidane’s absence, national team coach has called up Zakaria Bouhalfaia, goalkeeper for CS Constantine, to join the national squad. Bouhalfaia’s inclusion provides necessary cover in the goalkeeping department and offers him an opportunity to impress the coaching staff.
Bouhalfaia will immediately join the ongoing training camp as the team prepares for its upcoming matches. This call-up marks a significant moment in Bouhalfaia’s career, giving him the chance to represent his country at the international level. His performance during the training camp will be closely monitored as the team fine-tunes its strategies for the friendlies.
The Algerian national team is using these friendly matches as crucial preparation for future competitions. The coaching staff aims to assess different players and tactical approaches to build a strong and competitive squad. The absence of Zidane presents an opportunity for other goalkeepers to showcase their abilities and compete for a place in the team.
The focus remains on ensuring the team is well-prepared and ready to face any challenges in the future. The upcoming friendlies will be a valuable test for the squad as they look to build momentum and cohesion.
