Ali Youssef will not feature for Club Africain when they face Avenir Sportif de la Marsa on Saturday in the 16th round of the Ligue 1 campaign, with the defender absent from the squad for the fixture.
The decision means Youssef will be missing as Club Africain continue their domestic programme, with the match forming part of a crucial phase of the season.
The Tunis club are scheduled to meet AS Marsa on Saturday, as they look to navigate the latter stages of the league calendar and maintain consistency in their performances.
Youssef’s absence comes against the backdrop of growing uncertainty surrounding his future at the club.
The defender had been expected to complete a move to FC Nantes during the current winter transfer window, a development that has now cast doubt over whether he will play for Club Africain again.
As things stand, he is no longer anticipated to wear the club’s colours, adding further weight to the significance of his omission from the squad.
While no official explanation has been provided regarding the precise reasons for his unavailability, his non-selection has inevitably fuelled speculation about an imminent departure.
The timing of the decision, coupled with ongoing transfer discussions, suggests that Club Africain are preparing for life without the defender as the window progresses.
For the coaching staff, the immediate focus remains on the task at hand against AS Marsa.
The 16th round of fixtures represents an important checkpoint in the season, and Club Africain will be keen to approach the match with clarity and stability, despite the uncertainty surrounding one of their defensive options. Squad management and balance will be key as the team seeks to deliver a composed performance.
Ali Youssef has been a recognised figure within the Club Africain set-up, and his absence is likely to prompt adjustments in the defensive line.
The match against AS Marsa will therefore offer an opportunity for other players to step in and demonstrate their readiness at this stage of the campaign.
From a broader perspective, Youssef’s situation reflects the wider dynamics of the winter transfer period, a time when squad lists can change rapidly and clubs are often forced to make short-term decisions while planning for the future.
For Club Africain, ensuring continuity on the pitch while managing potential departures off it remains a delicate balance.
As the league fixture approaches, attention will remain fixed on both the match itself and the unfolding developments surrounding Youssef’s status.
Whether or not the defender completes his anticipated move abroad, his absence from the squad for the AS Marsa encounter marks a notable moment in Club Africain’s season.
Saturday’s meeting with AS Marsa will go ahead without him, as Club Africain aim to focus on securing a positive result and maintaining momentum in Ligue 1, even as questions persist about the future composition of their squad.
