Ousserir urges patience as Luca Zidane begins new Leganes chapter

Luca Zidane has been backed to revive his career at Leganes by former Algeria goalkeeper Nassim Ousserir, who says the Spanish club represents a significant opportunity for the goalkeeper to re-establish himself at a demanding level.

Zidane, the son of former France and Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, joined Leganes during the summer transfer window after his spell with Granada. The move has given the Algeria international a fresh start as he looks to settle into a new environment and strengthen his position in Spanish football.

His career remains a subject of debate in Algeria, particularly after the criticism directed at him following the recent World Cup. Ousserir, however, believes those discussions should not overshadow the goalkeeper’s wider qualities or the level at which he is currently competing.

Speaking to Maghreb-Foot, the former CR Belouizdad goalkeeper highlighted the importance of Zidane’s move to Leganes and the standards of Spanish football. Ousserir does not believe the level of the league in which Zidane plays should be underestimated, insisting that the goalkeeper remains capable of meeting the demands of elite football.

The former Algeria international also sees Zidane’s presence in Spain as evidence of a career that has been monitored and valued by professionals in the Spanish game. For Ousserir, the goalkeeper’s move is not an insignificant development, but the next stage of a pathway that has taken him into one of Europe’s most competitive football environments.

Zidane has also faced criticism for some of his performances with Algeria. Ousserir believes it would be unfair to judge him solely on a small number of mistakes made during a single match. The former goalkeeper stressed the particular pressures attached to the position, where even one error can have a major effect on the outcome of a game and on public perception.

Ousserir further pointed to Zidane’s background at Real Madrid. Zidane came through the Madrid club’s academy, which is regarded as one of the most demanding development systems in world football. That education, according to Ousserir’s assessment, should also be taken into account when considering the goalkeeper’s ability and future prospects.

The move to Leganes therefore gives Zidane another chance to demonstrate his qualities and build momentum in Spain. Ousserir’s central message is that greater balance is needed when judging the goalkeeper, particularly as he begins another chapter of his career.

Leganes will soon play their third-round fixture in La Liga 2 against Eldense. Betting company 1xbet lists Leganes as favourites, with odds of 1.82 for a home win. A draw is priced at 3.20, while Eldense are rated at 3.45 to win.