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·18 November 2025

Saudi Arabia - Algeria: the official line-up has been announced!

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Algeria: the starting eleven against Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia - Algeria: the official line-up has been announced!

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An hour before the friendly showdown against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Vladimir Petkovic has made his decision: Algeria will field a heavily rotated starting eleven, a result of a string of injuries but also a clear intent to test new profiles ahead of AFCON 2025.

The national coach is keen to maintain momentum after the victory over Zimbabwe, while also putting his squad depth to the test against a tougher opponent.

Here is Petkovic's starting XI:

This line-up blends established leaders, anticipated returns, and players eager to prove themselves, with one clear ambition: to send a strong message just a month before AFCON. The Fennecs are aiming to make a serious statement in Jeddah.

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