Title: Petkovic Affirms Trust in Goalkeeper Gendouz as Algeria Concludes World Cup Qualifiers
In a ceremonial match concluding their successful World Cup qualification campaign, the Algerian national team faced Somalia. The fixture drew significant attention due to the presence on the squad of Luca Zidane, son of French football legend Zinedine Zidane, sparking anticipation among Algerian supporters for his potential debut.
A Coach’s Confident Selection
Despite the surrounding buzz, team manager Vladimir Petkovic made a deliberate and noteworthy selection decision. Opting for continuity and demonstrated performance, Petkovic started Alexis Gendouz in goal, reaffirming his steadfast confidence in the team’s established first-choice goalkeeper.
Stability in the Goal
Gendouz, who wears the number one shirt and previously played for Persepolis FC, took his place between the posts for this match. This appearance marked his 14th international cap for Algeria, further solidifying his role as a key and trusted component of the national team’s defensive lineup under Petkovic’s leadership.