Amine Gouiri Injury: Suffers heavy collision

Gouiri (upper body) suffered a heavy collision with the opposing goalkeeper and was stretchered off late in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Uganda, Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said in a press conference, according to Massilia Zone. "He took a very hard hit on the shoulder and head. We need to assess his condition. According to my information, he has already gone for medical checks, and we hope it won't be too serious."

Gouiri suffered a heavy collision to his head and shoulder late in Tuesday's game and was stretchered off the pitch. The striker had an issue earlier in the season to the same area, which raises major concerns about a potential lengthy absence depending on the examinations. Gouiri is expected to be the number one striker for Marseille in the hierarchy, therefore a possible absence of the Algerian would force a change in the starting lineup, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the main candidate to replace him or the young Robinio Vaz, who started against Metz.