Aissa Mandi
34-Year-Old
Lille
Ligue 1
OUT
Injury Not Injury Related
Est. Return 1/16/2026
Heading out for AFCON
Mandi has been called up by Algeria for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18, according to Actu Foot Afrique.
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Mandi was called by Algeria for the AFCON and will miss all the games until at least the clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Jan. 16. The center-back has been an undisputed starter for Lille this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Nathan Ngoy getting a larger role in the backline while he is out, although Thomas Meunier could also play in a more central role, leaving the right side of the defense to Tiago Santos.
Mandi was called by Algeria for the AFCON and will miss all the games until at least the clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Jan. 16. The center-back has been an undisputed starter for Lille this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Nathan Ngoy getting a larger role in the backline while he is out, although Thomas Meunier could also play in a more central role, leaving the right side of the defense to Tiago Santos.
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Decent defensive outing
Mandi registered one tackle (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Marseille.
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Fit for Friday
Mandi (undisclosed) "is doing well" and "is ready for tomorrow; there's no risk that this injury will prevent him from playing in the future. He's playing with chronic pain, there's no risk of a long-term absence", manager Bruno Genesio told reporters Thursday.
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Injured Sunday
Mandi was forced off the field in the 39th minute of Sunday's match against Le Havre due to an apparent injury.
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Scores in home win
Mandi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Paris FC.
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Fit Sunday
Mandi (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Monaco.
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Several teams interested
At least two teams are ready to make an offer for Mandi ahead of the 2020-21 season, according to Gareth Bicknell of The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
Mandi seems set to leave Real Betis in the coming weeks. Liverpool already made an approach, but West Ham United and Fenerbahce are also keen in the 28-year-old defender. All signs point towards Mandi leaving Betis in the near future, but it remains to be seen where he'll be playing ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
Mandi seems set to leave Real Betis in the coming weeks. Liverpool already made an approach, but West Ham United and Fenerbahce are also keen in the 28-year-old defender. All signs point towards Mandi leaving Betis in the near future, but it remains to be seen where he'll be playing ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.