Hichem Boudaoui is a major doubt for Algeria’s friendly against Guatemala on March 27, according to reports.
The OGC Nice defensive midfielder, a key player in Vladimir Petkovic’s lineup, could thus miss this first international test of the camp due to health issues.
Currently in training camp at Juventus’s training center in Turin, the Nice player is sidelined by flu-like symptoms.
This illness has already forced him to sit out the Greens first two group training sessions in Italy. While the rest of the squad intensifies tactical work under the Turin sun, Boudaoui has remained under medical care, casting serious doubt on his ability to play in Friday’s match.
This likely absence would be a setback for the Algerian national team, which is looking to refine its coordination ahead of upcoming official matches.
The medical staff is closely monitoring his condition, but the tight schedule makes his participation increasingly unlikely.
It remains to be seen whether the coach will choose to rest him completely or if he can count on him for a possible substitution depending on how his symptoms improve.
