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Algeria: Petkovic pushes a prodigy towards the U23s

Algeria: Vladimir Petkovic sends a rising star down to the U23s

With the next World Cup on the horizon, Algeria’s head coach Vladimir Petkovic already appears to have a clear vision for the right wing pecking order in his attacking lineup. According to reports from an Algerian daily, the Swiss-Bosnian tactician is set to rely primarily on Riyad Mahrez, Ilan Kebbal, and Anis Hadj-Moussa to fill this crucial role in his offensive system.

Within this framework, Badredine Bouanani’s situation could be about to change. The Algerian federation is reportedly considering moving him to the U23 squad to bolster the team for the upcoming U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for September. The move aims to give him more playing time and added responsibilities.

Meanwhile, the Desert Foxes are already looking ahead to the global stage. Algeria secured their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing top of their African qualifying group with 25 points. They will compete in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan.