Algeria’s preparations for their upcoming international fixtures have been dealt a potential setback after left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri was forced off during Wolverhampton Wanderers’ most recent match.
Although named in Vladimir Petković’s squad for the national team’s training camp, his early exit due to cramps has raised concerns about his availability.
Minor issue or a bigger concern?
Aït-Nouri was substituted late in the match after appearing to struggle with muscle pain.
While the issue does not seem serious at first glance, it remains unclear whether he will be fully fit in time for Algeria’s crucial games.
With only a few days before the squad assembles, the national team’s medical staff will closely monitor his condition to determine his readiness.
Given the recent spate of injuries affecting the squad, Algeria can ill afford another key player’s absence.
Should Aït-Nouri be unable to recover in time, coach Vladimir Petković will likely turn to Jaouen Hadjam.
The Young Boys defender, who has been performing well in Switzerland, could step in as a viable alternative on the left side of defense.
Algerian fans await updates
As of now, there is no official indication that Aït-Nouri will miss the upcoming fixtures.
However, the coming days will be crucial in assessing his fitness levels.
With high stakes in the World Cup qualifiers, Algerian supporters will be anxiously awaiting updates, hoping this setback proves to be nothing more than a minor concern.
Meanwhile, Wolverhampton secured a 2-1 away victory against Southampton in the Premier League, boosting their survival hopes as they battle to remain in England’s top flight.
