Algerian goalkeeper Chaouchi 80% out versus Ivory Coast

Chances to see the Algerian goalkeeper Fouzi Chaouchi starting tomorrows match versus Ivory Coast are very low on account of acute backaches, the head coach Rabah Saadane revealed.

• Fouzi Chaouchi’s physical problems have prevented him from training over the last three days, forcing the coach Rabah Saadane to reconsider his plans. He has indicated that the “flying” goalkeeper has 20% of chances left to take part to tomorrow’s match versus the “Elephants” of Ivory Coast.
• In the event of this unexpected element, the head coach has resorted to prepare the second goalkeeper Mohammed Amine Zemmamouche who followed a specific training program with the keepers’ coach over the last few days.
• The African Cup of Nations tournament was not a good omen for the Algeria squad since the beginning of the competition. Many players were counted among the missing on account of injuries including Antar Yahia, Meghni, Bezzaz, Saifi and Guaouaoui.
• Rabah Saadane had to beat the bushes to select his starting line-up because he was always confronted to the problem of injuries.