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Algeria: Shortage compels Petkovic to make a tough call

Algeria national team: Vladimir Petkovic forced to recall a sidelined player

The March training camp is already shaping up to be a real headache for Vladimir Petkovic. The Fennecs’ head coach faces a genuine crisis at right-back, a position plagued by injuries and uncertainty, leaving him with drastically limited options to assemble a coherent and competitive squad.

In this context, Kevin Guitoun’s name is increasingly coming up. Consistent and impressive for Sporting Charleroi, where he’s been a regular starter, the 29-year-old defender stands out as a credible solution to fill a growing and urgent gap. His experience and current form could prove invaluable.

Already seen under Petkovic, Guitoun could seize this window of opportunity to return to the national team. With the position so weakened, the coach may be tempted to recall a player he knows and who can provide immediate assurance. It’s a rare opportunity at a time when Algeria is sorely lacking certainty on the flank.