Overview

• FIFA confirmed on September 19 that Luca Zidane changed his sporting nationality, and the Algerian federation announced he will represent Algeria.
• His inclusion has not been finalized, but reports say he is under consideration for qualifiers against Somalia on October 9 and Uganda on October 14.
• Algeria has cycled through options in goal since Raïs M’Bolhi’s retirement, with Petković voicing dissatisfaction and Alexis Guendouz currently viewed as the leading choice.
• Zidane, 27, was born in Marseille, trained at Real Madrid, and has played for Racing Santander, Rayo Vallecano, Eibar and Granada after representing France at youth levels from U16 to U20.
• Public reaction in Algeria is split, with critics citing his recent club form at Granada, including 10 goals conceded in four matches without a clean sheet as reported by Foot Mercato.