Sweden – Algeria today in Stockholm .. “Greens” in a difficult and difficult test in front of “Viking” – Algerian dialogue

After their last victory over the Rwanda team (2-0), this time “Al-Khader” faces a high-style European team, which includes several stars active in the most prominent European championships, which makes the confrontation a different and beneficial test for coach Bekovic, who is well aware of the importance of this meeting in assessing the readiness of his players in anticipation of the upcoming benefits, led by the resumption of World Cup qualifiers 2026 Next September, then the 2025 African Cup finals.

Leader Riad Mehrez’s colleagues seek to confirm their strong awakening under the leadership of the Bosnian coach, who dates back to the European continent’s stadiums but this time in the colors of the Algerian national team, in his first test against a European team. This match constitutes a valuable opportunity for him to determine the development of the team’s team performance and the extent of harmony of the players, especially after the team played previous matches against African and South American teams, such as Bolivia in March 2024.

Historical advantage for Sweden

This confrontation bears a “sporting revenge” character, due to the superiority of the Swedish national team in the history of the previous meetings between the two teams, which were all friendly. She faced five occasions, during which the Viking won in four games, while the fifth confrontation ended in a draw. This meeting represents an ideal opportunity for the Algerian national team to achieve the first historic victory against the team’s colleagues.

Impressive absences in the ranks of the two teams

On the Algerian side, Youssef Blaili and Mohamed Al -Amin Togai will be absent after allowing them to leave the training to join their Tunisian club Esperance, in preparation for participating in the 2025 Club World Cup. Mohamed Al -Amin will be absent from the injury, in addition to the duo Kevin Gheton and Haimad Abdali due to stress.

As for the Swedish national team, it will in turn be deprived of the services of several prominent players, such as Alexander Isaac, Victor Gikiris, Diane Colosseki, Lucas Perfagal, and Anthony Ilanga, putting the coach in front of a difficult challenge during this friendly.

Expected changes to the Algerian squad

Coach Vladimir Petkovic is expected to make several changes to the starting lineup, compared to those played against Rwanda, due to the absences of the team.

in GoalkeeperBetkovic is heading to return Alexis Kunduz to the starting lineup, after he gave the opportunity to goalkeeper Osama bin Put in the previous meeting.

in Defense lineThe duo Issa Mandi and Rami bin Sabaini will be the defense axis, while Ryan Ait Nuri is expected to regain his position on the left, after joining the mission in Stockholm after signing with Manchester City. On the right side, the coach prefers to involve Joan Hijam at the expense of Muhammad Farsi and Youssef Atal.

As for The field in the fieldIt will be dependent on the duo Ismail bin Nasser and Hossam Awar from the beginning, with an open competition between Faris Shaibi and Hisham Bodawi to occupy the third place. Ibrahim Mazza (the new Bayer Leverkusen player) and Nabil bin Talib are expected to return to the bench after they participated in Rwanda.

In The offensive lineCommander Riad Mehrez will maintain his place as a right wing, while Amin Goury is expected to be involved in the left wing center, with the possibility of giving the young striker Amin Shiakha as the heart of the attack, or to rely on Saeed bin Rahma in his original center.