Algerian supporters hold their breath. During the first leg play-off for accession to Ligue 1 between AS Saint-Etienne and OGC Nice (0-0), Tuesday evening at Geoffroy-Guichard, Hicham Boudaoui was forced to leave his partners at the very start of the match.
Victim of a violent shock to the face, visibly at the jaw level, after being hit head-on by Abdoulaye Kanté at the 4e minute of play, the Algerian international remained on the ground for long minutes. If he tried to regain his place, the Nice midfielder was finally replaced at 10e minute, overtaken by dizziness.
An important member of the Algerian selection, Boudaoui inevitably aroused concern among his coach Vladimir Petkovic and the Fennecs supporters. It must be said that the World Cup will start in two weeks.
Boudaoui reassuring
While waiting to learn more about the nature of his injury and the duration of his unavailability, Hicham Boudaoui gave reassuring news after the match. Questioned about his state of health by La Gazette du Fennec in the mixed zone, the native of Béchar said he was doing well.
The specialist media journalist then asked him if he was confident about his participation in the World Cup, Boudaoui replied: “ inshallah ”, giving a thumbs up. This should reassure everyone in Algeria.
