Algeria Football– Zinedine Belaïd, defender of the Algerian team, seems to be on the verge of seizing a golden opportunity to establish himself as a starter for the Belgian club Sint-Truiden this season. After having been little used since the start of the campaign, he finally had his chance during the 14th day of the Belgian championship, where he came on in the 14th minute to replace his Japanese teammate, Shōgo Taniguchi, injured during the meeting against the Mouscron Club.
Belaïd, who previously played with USM Alger before joining Sint-Truiden, had only played 147 minutes in his 15 appearances this season. His low playing time has been a frustrating factor, especially for a player of his caliber. However, his entry onto the field during this match against Mouscron could mark a turning point in his season. Indeed, the Algerian showed a solid defensive performance despite the lack of playing time. He made decisive interventions and managed to relieve his team of pressure, which was greatly appreciated by his coaches and his teammates.
The player from the Algerian team displayed a convincing performance, obtaining a rating of 6.7 on the specialized site *SofaScore*, which testifies to his solidity and his immediate impact in the rearguard of Saint- Trond. This match could therefore offer him one more chance to stabilize himself in the team’s rotation and perhaps even land a starting place for the next matches.
The match was also marked by the victory of Sint-Truiden, who triumphed 2-1 against the Mouscron club, a success which allowed the team to consolidate its position in the middle of the table. The two Algerian players, Belaïd and Brahimi, played a crucial role in this victory, while Mouscron defender Ahmed Toubah represented the other side of the coin with his participation.
Belaïd, determined to show his worth, hopes that this performance will be the start of a series of matches where he can finally establish himself as a centerpiece of the coach’s system, *Stijn Vreven*, and perhaps prove that he deserves a regular place in the Saint-Trond squad.
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