Ashley Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 I work with two Algerian lads and they've just told me that Algeria have called him up for their World Cup squad. If true brilliant for Riyad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksz Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 Fantastic, fully deserved if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe's Fox Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 Does this mean we need a 'Hide Mahrez' thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danizen Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 He's definitely going in my fantasy team, if true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 "He's better than Suarez" *Click Click* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 Delighted for him. They're definitely the other side I'll be looking out for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 How do your coworkers know? I hope it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionator Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 They've announced a larger 45 man squad which will be trimmed in a few weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 Doesn't surprise me at all. Expect to see him in their final squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 They've announced a larger 45 man squad which will be trimmed in a few weeks time. Trimmed? You mean halved He'll more than likely not go and if he does I doubt he'll get more than 10 minutes playing, but he's got a good opportunity next season to make a mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 More chance of Zidane playing actual minutes at this World Cup for them, but a step in the right direction for Riyad nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnaldo Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 Trimmed? You mean halved He'll more than likely not go and if he does I doubt he'll get more than 10 minutes playing, but he's got a good opportunity next season to make a mark. Even if it is 10 minutes I'm sure it'll be a good experience for him. Hopefully the chance to play for his country in the biggest sporting tournament in the world will give him a big confidence boost. Saying that, we all know what happened to Ben Marshall after his u21 call-up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 Even if it is 10 minutes I'm sure it'll be a good experience for him. Hopefully the chance to play for his country in the biggest sporting tournament in the world will give him a big confidence boost. Saying that, we all know what happened to Ben Marshall after his u21 call-up... That's an outside bet I'll be very surprised if he makes the 23, it might only be Algeria but their squad is still mainly made up of players from top flight European Cups who have more than a few decent performances in the English second division behind them. Be pleased for him if he does get the nod though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnaldo Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 That's an outside bet I'll be very surprised if he makes the 23, it might only be Algeria but their squad is still mainly made up of players from top flight European Cups who have more than a few decent performances in the English second division behind them. Be pleased for him if he does get the nod though. I was about to ask how strong the Algerian squad was. It's good progress from him though, already in contention for the Algerian squad after one season in English football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 I actually expect him to be in their final squad, I know a bit about their squad and they're hardly overflowing with flair players He was probably on their radar before he joined us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
????? Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 Jeff schlupp has been in contact with the Ghana manager aswell according too his interview today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 I'll be supporting African countries as well as England. Mahrez-Algeria, Schlupp-Ghana and Sir Sol Bamba-Ivory Coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ttfn Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 That's an outside bet I'll be very surprised if he makes the 23, it might only be Algeria but their squad is still mainly made up of players from top flight European Cups who have more than a few decent performances in the English second division behind them. Be pleased for him if he does get the nod though. Their last squad had 4 players playing in Algeria, 1 in Qatar and 2 in the Championship for starters. No idea if that's representative of what will be going to the World Cup but as one of the better players at the best side outside of the top flight in England I think his chances might be slightly higher than you're suggesting of at least going, even if he barely plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Fox Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 Would be amazing if Riyad made the squad. Do we have confirmation of his call up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 That's my 2nd team then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushden fox Posted 17 April 2014 Share Posted 17 April 2014 I'll be supporting African countries as well as England. Mahrez-Algeria, Schlupp-Ghana and Sir Sol Bamba-Ivory Coast Sol bamba..what a legend...thank you Sven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted 9 May 2014 Author Share Posted 9 May 2014 BUMP. Speaking to my Algerian friends today and he has done a interview over the past few days. Basically in his interview he said Leicester shown a lot of interest in him, many visits to France to watch him and many meetings some even taking place at his own house. Initially he said he said No about coming here because of the language barrier and the Championship being a very hard division to play in and he wasn't sure in his own ability to play at this standard of football. He goes on to say that Leicester scouts/officials shown a lot of faith in him and assured him the language barrier wouldn't be a problem he loves playing for Leicester because the club is ran in a very good way from the top down, he turned down Marseille to come to us and they offered him MORE money than we have done. Hopefully I will have the interview to post on here later for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 9 May 2014 Share Posted 9 May 2014 BUMP. Speaking to my Algerian friends today and he has done a interview over the past few days. Basically in his interview he said Leicester shown a lot of interest in him, many visits to France to watch him and many meetings some even taking place at his own house. Initially he said he said No about coming here because of the language barrier and the Championship being a very hard division to play in and he wasn't sure in his own ability to play at this standard of football. He goes on to say that Leicester scouts/officials shown a lot of faith in him and assured him the language barrier wouldn't be a problem he loves playing for Leicester because the club is ran in a very good way from the top down, he turned down Marseille to come to us and they offered him MORE money than we have done. Hopefully I will have the interview to post on here later for you all. Exactly the type of player we want here. You can keep ya Mills', Beckford's, et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 9 May 2014 Share Posted 9 May 2014 :mahrez: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Dennis Posted 9 May 2014 Share Posted 9 May 2014 Love the guy, great smile and I'm not gay (nor do I have a problem with gay people) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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