Amin Chiakha delivered his first public assessment of Algeria’s national team following the September international window, pointing to a transitional phase marked by heavy roster turnover and a lack of collective automatisms, according to DZfoot. Reporting from Trondheim via the official Rosenborg Ballklub club site, the 20-year-old forward addressed both his growing responsibilities with the Fennecs and his ongoing domestic campaign in Norway, where he leads the Eliteserien scoring charts.
Return to Norway Following the September International Break
After concluding Algeria’s September fixture schedule, Chiakha traveled back to Norway to rejoin Rosenborg Ballklub. The striker spoke with his club’s official media channels about his time with the national setup, noting that he logged significant minutes and earned his first career starts for the senior squad, as detailed by DZfoot.
Ça s’est bien passé. J’ai pas mal joué et j’ai débuté mes premiers matchs avec la sélection. C’était agréable d’être là-bas, mais maintenant, j’ai hâte de rejouer ici,
Chiakha told the club website, expressing relief at reuniting with his Norwegian teammates after several weeks away.
La Gazette du Fennec reported that Chiakha’s September duties included appearances in victories over Zambia and Niger alongside a draw against Burundi during the international window. DzBallon added that his initial call-up arrived back in November 2024, where he served primarily as a substitute before earning his first start under the current coaching staff during qualification play for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Squad Transition and the Search for Collective Rhythm
Addressing the current state of the national team, Chiakha explained that the squad requires time to establish cohesion following the departure of several veteran figures, as reported by DZfoot. The team’s ongoing evolution has forced younger players to shoulder heavier responsibilities on short notice.
Nous sommes une équipe toute nouvelle. Beaucoup de nos grandes figures ont pris leur retraite, donc nous devons trouver notre rythme, apprendre à nous connaître et mettre en place certaines structures,
Chiakha said. La Gazette du Fennec noted that the forward acknowledged the physical toll of international duty, admitting he could have used a week of recovery before jumping back into club competition, though he remains grateful for the opportunity.
While the player collected valuable minutes under the national technical staff, his scoring account with the senior squad remains unopened. DZfoot confirmed that the striker is still searching for his first official international goal under the Algerian jersey.
Chiakha Leads Eliteserien Scoring Leaderboard
Upon returning to Scandinavia, Chiakha turned his attention back to Rosenborg’s domestic campaign. The forward currently sits atop the Eliteserien scoring leaderboard with 13 goals across 21 league matches, according to figures reported by DzBallon.
Despite holding the individual scoring lead, Chiakha maintained a cautious stance regarding personal milestones while speaking to the club media. Je préfère être meilleur buteur quand la saison sera terminée. Je prends les choses tranquillement et, si je le suis à ce moment-là, j’en serai très heureux,
he stated, emphasizing that his primary focus remains on team success through the remainder of the domestic calendar.
La Gazette du Fennec noted that Rosenborg supporters received the striker back in time for domestic fixtures, with the club scheduling their next league outing against Sandefjord.
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