The Algerian national football team has suffered a significant blow with the confirmation of defender Ryan Ait Nouri's absence from the upcoming "Greens" camp scheduled to start in September, due to an injury sustained during the Manchester City match against Tottenham in the second round of the Premier League.

The Algerian left-back caught the eye in his first appearance with Manchester City against Wolverhampton, prompting coach Pep Guardiola to trust him again and start him in the match against the "Spurs". However, luck was not on his side this time, as he had to leave the field after just 20 minutes due to an ankle injury.

According to British media reports, Ait Nouri underwent thorough examinations that confirmed he would need three weeks of rest and treatment, which officially means he will miss the upcoming Algeria camp.

The absence of the player will deprive the "Greens" of one of the key elements in their defense during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where the Algerian team will host Botswana on September 4, before visiting Guinea in the eighth round of the qualifiers.