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Algeria’s preparations for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers have been disrupted by the withdrawal of midfielder Ismaël Bennacer due to muscle discomfort. The Olympique de Marseille player, who had been included in Vladimir Petković’s 26-man squad, is now expected to miss both fixtures against Botswana and Mozambique. Bennacer had been set to return to the […]
Former Arsenal scout Gilles Grimandi has defended Ismaël Bennacer following the Algerian midfielder’s underwhelming start at Olympique de Marseille, expressing confidence that he will soon rediscover his best form. Bennacer, who was named both Best Player and Best Young Player at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, has made five appearances for Marseille since joining […]
Former Algerian international Faouzi Ghoulam has voiced his concerns over AC Milan’s struggles, citing a lack of consistency both on and off the pitch. Now a pundit for Sky Sports Italia, the ex-Napoli left-back believes the Rossoneri are far from their best, with recent performances falling short of expectations. Milan’s Struggles Go Beyond Results Milan’s […]
Ismaël Bennacer has faced scrutiny despite delivering solid performances for Olympique de Marseille since his arrival. The Algerian midfielder, who is still working his way back to peak physical form, has shown glimpses of his quality, particularly in Marseille’s recent clash against RC Lens. During the first half, Bennacer was instrumental in both ball recovery […]
Ismaël Bennacer, born in France to a Moroccan father and an Algerian mother, made a defining decision in his career when he opted to represent Algeria at the international level. While he had previously worn the colours of France’s youth teams, his switch to the Fennecs was influenced by a combination of personal and professional […]
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As Algeria prepares to resume their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, the search for a reliable right-back remains a pressing concern. Amid this uncertainty, a playful moment involving Algerian stars Amine Gouiri and Ismaël Bennacer offered fans a humorous twist, as they jokingly “recruited” their Olympique de Marseille teammate Amar Dedić for the national team. […]
Olympique de Marseille made headlines this winter by securing the signings of Algerian internationals Amine Gouiri and Ismaël Bennacer. While the club maintains that the transfers were purely sporting decisions, the wider impact on marketing and regional influence, particularly in the Maghreb and within the Algerian diaspora, is hard to ignore. Strengthening the Squad with […]
Algerian midfielder, Ismaël Bennacer, is set to return to action for AC Milan after spending 113 days on the sidelines due to a muscle injury. The 26-year-old was initially expected to be out until January, following surgery on his calf last September. However, thanks to an innovative rehabilitation program at the Aspetar hospital in Qatar, […]
