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Vladimir Petkovic
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Round of 16 (2014)
Algeria return to the World Cup with a more modern attack around Mahrez and enough quality to become one of the more dangerous teams in the middle tier.
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Algeria are back at the World Cup after topping their CAF qualifying group, and FIFA's team profile presents the campaign as another reminder that the Desert Foxes remain one of the continent's more dangerous tournament sides. This is no longer the 2014 generation, but the blend of Mahrez, Bennacer, Amoura and Bensebaini still gives Algeria serious quality.
Winger
Al-Ahli
Mahrez remains the most recognisable creative figure and the player who can still define the emotional tempo of Algeria's attack.
Forward
Wolfsburg
Amoura gives Algeria another level of speed and direct threat that modernises the attack around the older stars.
Midfielder
Marseille
Bennacer keeps the midfield technically serious and remains critical whenever Algeria need more control than chaos.
Defender
Borussia Dortmund
Bensebaini's versatility and experience help give Algeria a stronger left side than many opponents in their tier can match.
Forward
Al-Sadd
Bounedjah still offers penalty-box instinct and the kind of tournament ruthlessness that can matter in close matches.
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