The Algeria national team's wing positions are facing intense competition for just three available spots in the November camp squad. Four players are vying for selection under coach Ibrahim Hamdani ahead of the friendly against Togo at home on Wednesday 11 November.
This contest comes as Fares Gajimes has rediscovered his strong form with Italian club Frosinone. Gajimes scored one goal and provided four assists in his last three matches, having missed previous camps due to a physical decline and a failed transfer to Monaco.
Candidates for the Spots
Alongside Gajimes, the competitors are Anis Hadj Musa of Feyenoord, Bashir Bloumi who impressed during the last international camp, and Elan Qabl of Paris FC. Qabl was not effective in the previous match against Niger, which Algeria won 2-1 last month. The match's goals were scored by K.
The team is preparing to host Togo on November 11th as part of its preparations, maintaining an unbeaten run after its sole victory in the last official match. The team's form from the last one match reads one win, with no draws and no defeats.
Midfield Competition Too
The competition is not limited to the wings, as in the attacking midfield role, both Ibrahim Mazza and Hamad Abdelly, who play for Olympique de Marseille, are also contending. These positive contests provide coach Hamdani with varied options to build a strong lineup.
Ibrahim Hamdani confirms that the focus on the national team is the top priority. The coach said: "The report is about the Algeria national football team." He added that such internal competition raises the level of collective performance.
The November camp begins in preparation for the friendly, with the team looking to build on its latest 2-1 victory over Niger and continue improving its tactical performance ahead of future challenges. The upcoming match against Togo at home on Wednesday 11 November is the next fixture.
This story first appeared at جريدة القدس
