Overview
- The Algerian federation confirmed medical exams found a lower‑back issue, ruling him out of Zimbabwe on November 13 and a match in Saudi Arabia on November 18.
- Head coach Vladimir Petkovic and the national medical staff agreed with Borussia Dortmund that he should not travel for the November fixtures.
- Bensebaini missed the cup tie against Eintracht Frankfurt and remained unused on the bench in the 1–1 draw at Hamburg due to ongoing back complaints.
- Algeria listed youth prospect Elias Benkara as a replacement option for the November squad.
- Borussia Dortmund also said Serhou Guirassy will stay in Dortmund to recover during the break, with 13 other players called up for international duty.