Algeria did not have an easy go of things to make its first appearance in the World Cup in 24 years. Coach Rabah Saadane is banking on his overhaul of the roster to help improve the team's chances.
Bringing seven uncapped players into Algeria’s preliminary World Cup squad reflects concern over the north Africans’ chances at the finals.
Coach Rabah Saadane has made significant changes to his squad in the wake of their performance at the African Nations Cup finals in Angola in January and a mounting injury toll.
Regulars such as Hameur Bouazza and Yacine Bezzaz have been ruled out of the tournament in South Africa and there is concern over the fitness of Mourad Meghni, the Lazio midfielder.
Algeria’s football federation have paid for Meghni to have specialist treatment on a knee injury in Qatar in an attempt to return him to fitness for the finals.
Saadane made a point of seeking out new talent after the Nations Cup, despite Algeria exceeding expectations by reaching the semi-finals.
The team started their Angolan adventure against the backdrop of internal friction and suffered a shock defeat to Malawi in their first game, before recovering to scrape through to the knockout stage.
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