Algeria: As the announcement of Hemdani's selection approaches, Belghali makes a statement marked by an injury!

Nov 1, 2026

The return of Rafik Belghali to the Greens could be in jeopardy. The Algerian defender hobbled off the pitch during his match against Torino and is awaiting news about his physical condition as the international deadline in November approaches.

Tension is high in Turin. One week before the Greens' gathering, Rafik Belghali left the field limping during Torino's 0-2 defeat to Frosinone on Sunday in Serie A. Positioned on the right flank, the Algerian international was substituted around the 70th minute, raising genuine concerns.

For now, uncertainty prevails. No information has been released regarding the exact nature of his injury or the duration of his unavailability. Medical examinations are scheduled in the coming hours to establish a diagnosis, and there is no guarantee he will be included in the squad.

The timing is particularly difficult, as Belghali was eagerly anticipating this November appointment. Excluded from the October gathering due to a CAF suspension, he hoped to seize this new opportunity to rejoin the group and establish himself in Brahim Hemdani's setup. His return to competition with his club had been going well, having regained his place in the Torino starting eleven.

The coach's squad list is expected to be announced very soon, and this situation could influence his decisions. It remains to be seen whether Hemdani will take the risk of waiting for the medical verdict or if he will prefer to do without him for the double confrontation against Togo in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

DZfoot