On Wednesday, Algerian coach Vahid Halhilodzic revealed an expanded list of 30 players, with the notable return of Yassine Bezzaz. Djamel Mesbah, although injured and unavailable for the upcoming match, is listed among the reserve players. Parmesan Ishak Belfodil, a subject of speculation in recent weeks, is conspicuously absent from the call-up.
Among the notable exclusions is Rafik Djebbour, who is suspended following an altercation in the first leg in Casablanca. Additionally, the captain of the Fennecs, Madjib Bougherra, will miss out due to injury.
Here is the complete list:
Goalkeepers:
- Raïs M’Bolhi
- Azzedine Doukha
- Mohamed Lamine Zemamouche
- Cédric Si Mohamed
Defenders:
- Abderrahmane Hachoud
- Liassine Cadamuro Bentaïba
- Essaïd Belkalem
- Mokhtar Benmoussa
- Carl Medjani
- Rafik Halliche
- Farouk Chafaï
Midfielders:
- Mehdi Mostefa
- Hocine El Orfi
- Khaled Lammouchia
- Adlène Guedioura
- Saad Tedjar
- Ameur Bouazza
- Sofiane Feghouli
- Abdelmoumene Djabou
- Foued Kadir
- Ryad Boudebouz
- Yassine Bezzaz
Forwards:
- Islam Slimani
- El Arbi Hillel Soudani
- Mohamed Amine Aoudia
Reserve Players:
- Djamel Mesbah (injured)
- Reda Gasmi
- Mustapha Djalit
- Mohamed Seguer
