It appears that Aïssa Mandi may have missed an opportunity to play for the Fennecs (Algerian national football team). Since June, coach Vahid Halilhodzic has been encouraging Mandi to join the team, but the right-back from Stade Rémois seemed hesitant, irritating the Algerian coach.
In a statement, Halilhodzic expressed his frustration, saying, “There is a right-back that I called, he told me I’m going to see… I discovered a good player, Khoualed, who can play tomorrow.” It seems that Halilhodzic has shifted his focus to the USM Alger defender, who performed well against Guinea (2-2).
The coach no longer mentions Mandi by name, raising questions about whether Mandi can still impress Halilhodzic and secure a spot in the Algerian national team. The dynamics between the coach and the player will likely depend on future performances and decisions made by both parties.
