Algeria’s Ramiz Zerrouki sdvances to Dutch Cup semifinals despite benching

Algerian international Ramiz Zerrouki, along with his team Feyenoord Rotterdam, secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Dutch Cup on Wednesday, with a convincing victory in the quarter-finals, triumphing 2-0.

Despite the absence of the Algerian midfielder from the match, he watched his team’s advancement from the substitutes’ bench.

Zerrouki, along with his Feyenoord teammates, will face Nijmegen in the semifinals of the competition at a later date.

This marks the second match where Zerrouki has remained on the bench since returning to his club after fulfilling his obligations with the national team in the Africa Cup of Nations.

He was absent in Feyenoord’s match against Twente in the 19th round of the Eredivisie, but then participated fully in the match against Alkmaar in the 20th round.

The decision of coach Arne Slot to keep the Algerian player, Zerrouki, on the bench for yesterday’s match was a tactical one, indicating the depth of Feyenoord’s squad and the trust placed in every player by the coaching staff.

While Zerrouki may not have been on the pitch for this particular fixture, his presence on the squad serves as a reminder of Feyenoord’s strength as they navigate through various competitions this season.

The Algerian midfielder remains a vital asset for the team, offering versatility and skill whenever called upon by the coaching staff.