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Algeria: Samir Chergui’s big comeback is taking shape
Algeria: Samir Chergui finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel
After a long spell away from the pitch, Samir Chergui is finally glimpsing the light at the end of the tunnel. The Paris FC defender rejoined group training this week—a long-awaited milestone after months sidelined by an injury picked up during the last Africa Cup of Nations. Since his premature exit against Lille in November, the Algerian international hadn’t set foot on a Ligue 1 pitch, leaving his club to navigate a challenging sporting and medical situation.
His return is not just a relief for the Parisian club. It also comes as excellent news for the Algerian national team and coach Vladimir Petkovic, with the March training camp just days away. However, an immediate return to the Fennecs shirt seems a bit premature given the timing and the match fitness he still needs to recover, even if his name is likely to come up in internal discussions.
One thing appears certain, barring any setbacks: Samir Chergui remains a player valued by the technical staff. If he strings together training sessions and regains full match sharpness, he should logically feature on the extended squad list for the June World Cup qualifiers.