Overview

• FIFA cleared Luca Zidane's switch of sporting nationality on September 19, and he has been named to Algeria's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Somalia on October 9 and Uganda on October 14.
• Petković declined to name a first-choice goalkeeper, introducing direct competition with incumbents Alexis Guendouz and Oussama Benbot and keeping the hierarchy open.
• Granada expects to be without Zidane for the October 10 league match against Las Palmas, with doubts over the October 17 trip to Andorra as U21 international Ander Astralaga may also be away.
• Club observers note Zidane's mixed recent form, including an early-season benching followed by a return to the lineup with a standout clean sheet against Huesca.
• Algeria plays in Oran and Tizi-Ouzou and is already booked for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which could lead to further Granada absences if Zidane is selected.