Algeria national team: Brahim Hemdani clarifies Rayan Aït-Nouri's absence

National team coach Brahim Hemdani addressed the omission of Rayan Aït-Nouri from the squad for the upcoming double-header against Togo. During a press conference, the coach pointed out the available options for the left-back position, mentioning Jaouen Hadjam and Ramy Bensebaini. Hemdani further explained that call-ups are based on specific standards, primarily regular playing time and adherence to established operational guidelines. He stated that these factors naturally led to his current decision, while emphasizing that the selection remains open to everyone in the future without definitive exclusion.