The Fennecs’ head coach, Brahim Hemdani, and his staff are tracking several dual-national players plying their trade in Serie A, according to Afrik-Foot. A new face could be announced for the next international window, with the squad list expected in early November.
On the Algeria national team side, the next international window could bring a new face from Italy. According to Afrik-Foot, head coach Brahim Hemdani is preparing a Serie A surprise for the Fennecs’ next international break. The information is still to be taken as unconfirmed: no player’s name has leaked.
Defence and midfield at the heart of the rebuild
This scouting drive meets an identified need. Brahim Hemdani’s priority is defensive solidity and creativity in midfield, two areas the staff are looking to strengthen. The move is part of a broader desire to renew the national team’s core.
The pool is there. Several players of Algerian origin have emerged in Italy in recent months, attracting the attention of the sports press. Enough to fuel talk of a possible reinforcement from Serie A, though no identity has been put forward at this stage.
Administrative steps under way
The question of a change of sporting nationality for the targeted profiles remains. The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has begun the administrative steps to speed up the procedure, Afrik-Foot reports. Nothing, however, suggests a procedure has already been completed for any of these players.
A squad list expected in early November
The next squad list is expected as the November international break approaches, for the next rounds of the qualifiers. The official announcement will reveal whether the Italian lead materialises.
The name or names of the players concerned have not been disclosed at this stage.