USM Annaba coach Yacine Slatni has voiced concerns over a string of injuries that have hampered the team's form and results recently. Facing the away match against Chabab Beni Thour in Ouargla, Slatni confirmed that six key players will be sidelined, attributing the physical issues to an insufficient pre-season preparation. Despite these setbacks, the coach remains focused on securing a positive result to improve the team's morale. He emphasized the importance of defensive stability and minimizing individual errors that have previously cost the team in away fixtures.