In a recent Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier between Algeria and Zambia, held in Tizi Ouzou, Olympique de Marseille (OM) player Amine Gouiri suffered an injury that forced him to leave the field after just 18 minutes of play. Gouiri was playing for the Algerian national team, which is coached by Brahim Hemdani. The injury occurred to his right leg, and he was treated by the team's medical staff, the Fennecs, before ultimately deciding to exit the match. He was replaced by Amin Chiakha, who stepped in to continue the game. Algeria was already leading 1-0 in the match, with the goal scored by player Hadjam in the second minute. The early lead gave the team a strong start, but the injury to Gouiri brought concerns for both the national team and his club, Olympique de Marseille. OM coach Bruno Genesio had been using the international break to help the team regain momentum, but now the club faces challenges with two players sidelined. Gouiri's injury adds to the concern following the serious hip injury sustained by teammate Derek Cornelius during a training session with Canada. OM has indicated that the nature of Gouiri's injury suggests he will be unavailable for a period of time, which could impact the team's performance in the upcoming matches. The club is set to resume competition on October 11 with a Ligue 1 match against Troyes. This match will be crucial for OM as they aim to recover from the setbacks caused by the injuries and maintain their position in the league.