Algerian national team coach Vladimir Petkovic breathed a sigh of relief after the positive news provided by Spanish coach Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, regarding the health condition of left-back Ryan Ait Nouri, whose injury exit against Tottenham raised concerns among fans and followers.

Ait Nouri was forced to leave the pitch in the 20th minute due to an ankle injury, which led some to believe that his absence might extend for weeks. However, Guardiola dispelled these fears, confirming that the player's injury is minor and that he is in very good condition.

The Spanish coach stated in comments to the club's official website before the match against Brighton in the third round of the Premier League: "I confirm he is very well, and there is a strong possibility he will be present for Sunday’s match."

These developments were good news for national coach Petkovic, who relies on Ait Nouri's services in the matches against Botswana on September 4 at the Hussein Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou, and Guinea on September 8 in Morocco, as part of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Thus, Ait Nouri remains part of the "Greens" plans, at a time when the Algerian national team seeks to secure its position in the race for World Cup qualification.