Islam Slimani, the Sporting Lisbon striker, has been named the best Algerian footballer of the year 2013. However, he expressed concern about not playing enough on the eve of the World Cup. Slimani mentioned that he had a great 2013, qualifying for the World Cup with Algeria and receiving the award for the best Algerian of the season. He emphasized the importance of being ready for the upcoming World Cup and stated that he needs more playing time to ensure his readiness for the event. Slimani was the top scorer for Algeria during the qualifiers, scoring 5 goals.
