Ramy Bensebaini will be absent this weekend for the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 for accumulating yellow cards in the German championship.
The Algerian defender was first booked during the match against FC Augsburg on October 26, then again against RB Leipzig on November 2. An unfortunate person accumulates cards which costs him a suspension, and he will miss this important meeting for his team.
Bensebaini now has five yellow cards in the league since the start of the season. Despite this sanction, the left-back showed signs of solidity and consistency in his performances, with a goal and a decisive pass in the championship, as well as very good appearances in the Champions League against the best teams of the Old Continent. . His absence against Mainz disrupts Dortmund's plans, especially since he has been a key element of the defense in recent weeks.
It is worth remembering his last notable match, where he was one of the main players in the 1-0 victory against Sturm Graz in the Champions League. As a starter on the left flank, Bensebaini offered a very solid performance, both defensively and offensively. He perfectly supported his central defenders while providing valuable support to the attackers, multiplying the climbs and creating offensive solutions. He even almost scored a goal with a header, but his attempt was deflected by a teammate.
As a reminder, Ramy Bensebaini was quite naturally summoned by coach Vladimir Petkovic for the FIFA date in November. Pillar of the Algerian defense in the axis, he will be there to face Equatorial Guinea and Liberia.
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