Hicham Boudaoui has returned to training with the Algeria national team just days before the World Cup begins. The Algerian midfielder was sidelined due to a head and facial injury he sustained during his club Nice’s Ligue 1 relegation play-off against Saint-Étienne, which also caused him to miss a friendly match against the Netherlands.
As of Sunday, June 7, Boudaoui has rejoined the squad, ahead of Algeria’s impending flight to the United States for the World Cup. This development is seen as a significant boost for the team, as the midfielder could be available for the final preparations before the tournament kicks off on June 11.