Cherki and Akliouche, it's over!

Algeria renounces to summon Cherki and Akliouche. A decision that frees the way for the Blues … and delights French football.

This is news that falls out of the future of the Blues. While the president of the Algerian Federation (FAF), Walid Sadi, confirmed on Tuesday that “no new recruit” will join the Fennecs in March, France sees the threat of a fratricidal duel for two of its Hugs: Rayan Cherki (OL) and Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco). A boon for Didier Deschamps, now free to consolidate his project with these talents “Made in Ligue 1”.

The FAF closes the door, the Blues open it in large

By giving up calling Cherki and Akliouche for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Algeria ends months of suspense. “The list is frozen. No new name is planned ”, Sadi decided after his re -election at the head of the FAF. A decision that sounds like an unexpected gift for the FFF, avoiding a diplomatic battle for these binational players.

Cherki-Akliouche: a duo to “reoxygenate” the Blues

At 21 and 23, Cherki and Akliouche embody the golden succession of tricolor football. The Lyonnais, virtuoso dribbler, becomes the strong man of the first team (7 goals, 12 assists this season). The Monegasque, a versatile environment, displays a rare maturity (83% of successful passes, 3 goals in Ligue 1). Two complementary profiles that Deschamps would follow “very closely”, according to the team.

By keeping these talents under the French fold, France strengthens its control over a gold generation. Especially since Algeria, one of the great nations of African football, could have seduced them with an ambitious sports project.

The path is free, make way for action

It remains to convince the main interested parties. If Akliouche has already mentioned his “Dream of wearing the blue jersey”,

Cherki, courted since his 16 years, must still confirm. But with Zaire-Emery and Goué, they could form a Dream Team in the midfielder by 2026.

By giving up Cherki and Akliouche, Algeria therefore offers the Blues an opportunity in gold. It is now up to the FFF to grasp this chance … before the South neighbors possibly change their mind.