During a press conference held this Thursday, November 7, the Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic announced the list of players summoned for the November gathering, with a view to the two matches againsta Equatorial Guinea on November 14 and against the Liberia on Sunday, November 17, as part of the playoffs of the CAN 2025.
The Bosnian technician also mentioned the Esperance defender, Mohamed Amine Tougaïspecifying that it remains a key piece in the defensive system, just like Youcef Atal.
Regarding his recent absence from the Esperance team, Petkovic clarified that Tougaï was not ruled out due to injury, but due to the technical choices of the former Esperance coach, Miguel Cardoso.
Petkovic also addressed the case of Fares ChaïbiplayerEintracht Francfortemphasizing that he has not been under any pressure to return to the selection and that he is an important element for the future.
He added: “I have always helped players going through difficult times at their clubs, as I did in the past with Atal, and today with Chaibi. »
Finally, Petkovic praised the captain of the Fennecs, Riyad Mahrezstating: “It is encouraging to see Riyad Mahrez return to his level. I notice that he is progressing physically with his club, Al-Ahli, and that he is making a big effort recently. »
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