Baghdad Bounedjah faces uncertain Algeria future ahead of next squad announcement

The future of striker Baghdad Bounedjah with the Algerian national team is uncertain, with reports suggesting the forward may not be included in upcoming squads.

According to the Algerian media outlet Ennahar TV, national team coach Vladimir Petkovic was dissatisfied with aspects of the player’s behaviour during the recent Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.

The report indicates that the coach did not appreciate certain actions attributed to Bounedjah during the tournament.

Those concerns are believed to have influenced the manager’s thinking about the striker’s role in the team moving forward.

Following Algeria’s exit from the competition, Petkovic is said to have taken the decision to move forward without the forward in future selections. The coach is reportedly preparing to leave Bounedjah out of the next training camps as he reshapes his squad.

Bounedjah has long been a recognised figure in Algeria’s attack and has featured prominently for the national side in recent years.

However, the latest developments suggest the striker’s position within the team could now be under serious threat.

While no official announcement has yet been made regarding the squad for the upcoming international window, the reports have raised questions about whether the experienced forward will continue to play a part in Petkovic’s plans.

The Algerian manager has been evaluating his options since the conclusion of the AFCON campaign, with attention now turning to the team’s preparations for their next fixtures.

If the reports prove accurate, Bounedjah’s absence from the next call-up would mark a notable change for Algeria’s attacking setup and could signal a shift in the direction Petkovic intends to take with the national team.

For now, the striker’s international future remains unclear as attention focuses on the next squad announcement and whether his name will appear among those selected.