A reaction is expected from the Fennecs. Slapped by Argentina for its entry into the 2026 World Cup (3-0), Algeria will have no room for error during its second match, scheduled for this Tuesday (5 a.m.) against Jordan, to hope to see the round of 16 of the competition.
For this meeting at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, Vladimir Petkovic would have decided to make a few changes compared to the eleven which started against Alciceleste. In difficulty against the Argentines, Rafik Belghali could be replaced by Samir Chergui in the left lane of defense, according to The Gazette du Fennec.
Mahrez back in the eleven
Manhandled by Lionel Messi last week, Nice’s Hicham Boudaoui could also lose his place in the midfield to Ramiz Zerrouki. Finally, captain Riyad Mahrez should make his return to the eleven. The former Citizen is expected on the left flank of the attack, with Ibrahim Maza and Amine Gouiri at his side, according to The Parisian.
Note the absence of Mohamed Amoura, injured in a thigh during training on Saturday. According to several sources, the Wolfsburg striker will miss, at a minimum, the last two matches of the group stage of the Greens.
Algeria’s probable eleven against Jordan: L. Zidane – Aït-Nouri, Bensebaini, Mandi, Chergui – Chaïbi, Bentaleb, Zerrouki – Maza, Gouiri, Mahrez
