For him, it was written that he would play CAN 2025 in Morocco. Himad Abdelli had directly joined the national team delegation in Rabat after the announcement of Houssem Aouar’s withdrawal. And we can say that the Angers SCO midfielder, heading to Olympique de Marseille, was able to score points during the tournament. Except that we had the impression that Vladimir Petkovic does not really consider him as an important element yet. From there, we wonder what fate will happen when Aouar regains his place on the chessboard. Especially with an undecided winter transfer window for Abdelli.
Strong, technical, sense of positioning and the ability to constantly play forward, Abdelli represents a profile that is missing from the selection. Arriving at the last minute, he was able to shine. Particularly against the Equatorial Guinea and the RD Congo where he delivered high-level performances.
Providential in an unusual position
And it should be noted that he did not even play in his preferred position since he was placed in a much more remote area than usual with his club where he is more in a number 8 or 10 role. Fennecshe had to supplement Ismaël Bennacer came out injured against the Congolese. Afterwards, in the quarter-finals Petkovic decided to do without the services ofAbdelli. A surprising choice. Especially since theAngevin was expected to start.
Finally, it is Ramiz Zerrouki which was preferred to him. Without much success. Without Abdellithe midfielder literally took on the water suffering the force of the Super Eagles. When the Scoists came into play at 81e minute, it was already too late because mass was said. For a final success 2 goals to 0 Nigerians. Without starting, Abdelli scored points because without and with him on the pitch, the balance in the midfield is not the same. Afterwards, there are the noises from the corridors which announce a possible arrival of Maxime Lopez (Paris FC) for March. Which risks congesting – even more – the middle sector.
His transfer to OM is written in the conditional
Far from the national team, Abdelli is subject to imminent transfer to theABOUT which can have a direct impact on his status in selection. The possibility of joining the Phocaeans can grow Petkovic to promote him in his hierarchy. The Marseille team is today one of the best in France and plays on all fronts. In particular the UEFA Champions League that our Vert could discover. This can only allow him to take a step up in his career. 26 ans.
Now it remains to be seen whether he will sign with Marseillewith whom he reached an agreement, this winter or postpone his “move” forsummer 2026 in order to ensure we remain competitive and have maximum playing time for the 2026 World Cup which will take place from June 11 to July 19 to United States, Canada et Mexico.
Benatia accentuates doubts
Until this Tuesday, indicators suggested thatAbdelli will join Amine Gouiri incessantly. Except that his employer, who deemed the Olympian offer insufficient, decided to demote him to reserve. If the player doesn’t come out before the end of January, he could stay in the closet. This will complicate matters forIN.
Wednesday evening, Mehdi Benatiaresponsible for finalizing recruitment to the South club, recognized that “He’s a very, very good player that we would be happy to have, and who fulfills the profile we are looking for. » Afterwards, he suggested that financially, it could block: “We must remain consistent on the amounts. We haven’t found an agreement yet. We may not find one. Maybe he can come in July, that’s also a possibility,” coward Benatia. The vagueness is total.
