Algeria lineup vs. Jordan: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Riyad Mahrez looks to return

Algeria boss Vladimir Petkovic could hand a starting role to Riyad Mahrez for Monday's crucial clash against Jordan.

Team captain Mahrez was left on the bench last time out, and whilst the former Manchester City winger is no longer the force he once was, he could replace Anis Hadj Moussa on the right flank.

The Fennecs did not suffer any apparent injury setbacks in that opening defeat, but striker Mohamed Amoura - a surprising omission from the XI against Argentina despite scoring 10 goals in World Cup qualifying, a haul that no other player in the squad could better - is reportedly out for weeks due to a training injury.

In the engine room, Hicham Boudaoui, Ramiz Zerrouki and Nabil Bentaleb look set to form a robust midfield trio to control the tempo of the game.

This central unit will be tasked with pulling the creative strings behind an exciting attacking trident consisting of Mahrez, Amine Gouiri and Ibrahim Maza.

Further back, Aissa Mandi should partner Ramy Bensebaini in the heart of the defence, flanked by full-backs Rafik Belghali and Rayan Ait Nouri.

This back four will line up directly ahead of goalkeeper Luca Zidane as the North African giants seek a vital victory at the global showpiece.

Zidane made two errors in the defeat by Argentina last time out, but the son of French icon Zinedine should keep his place between the sticks. 

Algeria possible starting lineup:

Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri; Boudaoui, Zerrouki, Bentaleb; Mahrez, Gouiri, Maza

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