Back injury – Ramy Bensebaini pulls out of Algeria squad | OneFootball

Ramy Bensebaini did travel with the team for the away match against Hamburger SV, but ended up watching Borussia Dortmund’s 1-1 draw at the Volksparkstadion from the bench for the full 90 minutes. This was not entirely unexpected, as back problems have now made a period of rest necessary.

According to the Algerian Football Association, Bensebaini will not be joining the national team for the upcoming friendlies against Zimbabwe (13.11.) and in Saudi Arabia (18.11.), after examinations revealed an injury in the lower back area. Bensebaini had already complained of discomfort last week, but declared himself fit for the match in Hamburg and traveled with his teammates to the Hanseatic city.

The Africa Cup of Nations Already in Focus

Bensebaini is now being given a break, which is likely also due to the fact that an intense winter awaits the experienced left-back and center-back. While his teammates will at least get a few days to catch their breath over Christmas, Bensebaini will be taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations. It is considered certain that the 30-year-old will be included in Algeria’s squad.

Coach Vladimir Petković will likely be happy to accept Bensebaini’s absence from the upcoming friendlies in order to have the veteran at full fitness for the continental tournament. In the meantime, Algeria and Bensebaini have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

BVB has not yet commented on the player or the reported injury.

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