The veteran winger withdraws from nationwide workforce after ache follows Somalia conflict
Esperance Verify Harm to Key Participant, a Main Doubt for Champions League Opener
Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis have confirmed that Algerian winger Youcef Belaili’s suffered muscle damage whereas on worldwide obligation.
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Compelled to Depart Algeria Camp
The 33 12 months outdated veteran left Algeria’s coaching camp on Sunday morning after being dominated out of Tuesday’s World cup qualifier towards Uganda.
Belaili’d featured as substitute within the 60 minute throughout Algeria’s 3 – 0 win over Somalia final Thursday .. a outcome that formally secured the Desert Warriors’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nonetheless he complained of muscle ache following the match.
Esperance Assertion Confirms Harm
Esperance launched official assertion on Sunday night:
“Our participant Youcef Belaili underwent medical scans which confirmed muscle damage sustained throughout Algeria’s final match, He’ll relaxation for interval earlier than present process comply with up checks to find out when he can resume coaching” the membership mentioned.
Impression on Esperance’s CAF Champions League Marketing campaign
The damage’s main concern for Esperance as they put together to face Burkina Faso’s Rahimo FC subsequent Saturday within the 1st leg of the CAF Champions League Spherical of 32.
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Belaili’s restoration timeline stays unsure elevating doubts about his availability for the upcoming continental fixtures.