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Algeria – Petkovic's list: bad news on the horizon?

Algeria - Vladimir Petkovic's squad: a first withdrawal confirmed?

Eintracht Frankfurt pulled off an impressive result on the pitch in Naples, securing a valuable draw (0-0) against the reigning Italian champions. In a fast-paced match dominated by the Neapolitans, the German side held firm thanks to their tactical discipline. Once again, Farès Chaïbi stood out for his work rate and discipline in midfield.

A solid performance, a worrying end

The Algerian international was everywhere, combining technical accuracy with defensive impact. Involved in every phase of play, Chaïbi won the majority of his duels and impressed with nine recoveries, a record on the pitch. A top-level display that further underlines his growing importance at Frankfurt… but it ended on a concerning note.Substituted in the closing minutes, the midfielder limped to the bench, immediately raising concerns. With just days to go before Vladimir Petkovic announces his squad for the final training camp ahead of AFCON 2025, this injury scare has the Greens' coaching staff on edge.

The Algerian coach, who was hoping to finally have all his midfielders available with Bennacer's return and the fine form of Zerrouki and Zorgane, now fears another setback. For now, there has been no official confirmation regarding the severity of Chaïbi's discomfort.There is still hope, but the image of the player leaving the pitch limping has cast a shadow that Petkovic could have done without.