Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane has fractured his jaw while playing for Granada, leaving his World Cup participation in doubt.
The 27‑year‑old was forced off with concussion in Sunday’s 4‑2 defeat to Almería and will miss the rest of the season, with surgery possible.
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Zidane’s absence deepens Algeria’s crisis in goal, as back‑ups Anthony Mandrea and Melvin Mastil are also injured.
The Fennecs face Argentina in their opener on 16 June.
