Algerian Lahcene prefers to join France: magazine

Real Racing Club de Santander’s midfielder Mehdi Lehcene is lingering on joining the Algerian national football team because he prefers to play for France, according to a sports magazine.

• Mehdi Lehcene could have replied to Algerian coach Rabeh Saadane’s invitation to play for his team starting from February 8, said France Football on Saturday.
• He preferred to not immediately answer for causes many see they are unconvincing, said the same magazine.
• The same source did not report any statement from Lehcene but it clearly points out his desire to play for the French team but he did not find the best way to reject Saadane’ invitation.