Algeria's national team faces a potential blow ahead of their upcoming camp as international defender Samir Cherki, of Paris FC, has suffered a muscle injury that could sideline him for several weeks. This raises doubts about his ability to join the ranks of the 'Desert Warriors' during November.
Cherki's injury occurred during his team's match against Lorient in Ligue 2, which ended in a defeat for Paris FC by a goal to nil. The Algerian defender was forced to leave the pitch after 60 minutes of play, ending his participation in the match amid concerns about the nature of the injury and its severity.
According to French media, the player is suffering from muscle pain in the knee area, which is the same area where he sustained a complex injury last season. That injury affected his performance and the number of appearances with his team.
The duration of the Algerian defender's absence remains uncertain as his health condition and response to treatment during the coming days will determine his position regarding a return to competition in the near future.
These developments come ahead of an important fixture for the Algerian national team, which is preparing to face Togo twice in November as part of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, making the readiness of Sharqi a point of focus for the coaching staff.
