Algeria: Major disappointment looming for Luca Zidane?

Luca Zidane hopes to return to Algeria’s squad in November for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo after serving a suspension linked to his conduct at the 2025 tournament. Winwin reports that coach Brahim Hemdani has doubts about Zidane’s level, describing his performances as inconsistent since he joined Leganés after the 2026 World Cup. Alexis Guendouz and Alexandre Oukidja could be considered for the third goalkeeper spot behind Melvin Mastil and Abdellatif Ramdane, who are expected to remain in the squad. Zidane did not impress at the World Cup, including in Algeria’s 3-0 loss to Argentina.