Blow for Belloumi and the Fennecs: Injury Doubt Ahead of Togo Clashes
Mohamed Bachir Belloumi's muscle injury rules him out against Arsenal and casts doubt on his participation for Algeria against Togo in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
A late muscle injury ruled Mohamed Bachir Belloumi out of Hull City's clash against Arsenal, casting serious doubt over his availability for Algeria's upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Togo.
Bad news has struck at the worst possible time for Mohamed Bachir Belloumi. The Hull City winger was forced to miss his team's Premier League trip to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium due to a last-minute muscle issue. This absence could have direct consequences on his participation in the national team's upcoming training camp. Indeed, the player is reportedly suffering from a muscular problem that threatens to rule him out of Algeria's double-header against Togo for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers a major setback for coach Ibrahim Hemdani, who was counting heavily on the young winger following his recent standout displays.
According to specialized site PremierInjuries, citing a source close to Hull City, the club's staff opted to leave him out to avoid worsening the injury. More concerningly, the source suggests that while Belloumi might still join up with the national selection, he would be unable to play against Togo, instead undergoing a three-week recovery program with an eye on returning against Brighton on November 22. If his absence is confirmed, Hemdani will need to adjust his plans, with alternatives like Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord) and Farès Ghedjemis (Frosinone) ready to step in on the right flank.
Wissem Chergui
