Amine Gouiri
Sends in one cross in draw
Gouiri registered one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Austria.
Analysis: Gouiri had a pretty quiet outing stat-wise and had onlye one inaccurate cross and one clearance as relevant numbers. The forward started in all Algeria's three group stage games and scored once against Jordan. He will need to step up to help his side in a tough matchup against Switzerland on Jul 3 in Round of 32 play.
Scores late winner
Gouiri scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win against Jordan.
Analysis: Gouiri delivered the game-winner in the 82nd minute, pouncing on a loose ball after a deflection off Jordan scorer Nizar Mahmoud Ahmed Al Rashdan following an Anis Hadj Moussa corner to cap Algeria's comeback victory in Santa Clara. He earned the start and was a key piece of an Algerian attack that controlled possession and fired 17 shots, with his decisive strike coming in the middle of a chaotic scramble inside the box. Gouiri finished with three shots, including two on target, and one chance created, while his late heroics set up a winner-take-all showdown with Austria for second place in Group J on the final matchday and officially sent Jordan packing.
Quiet outing vs Argentina
Gouiri recorded no stats in Tuesday's 3-0 loss versus Argentina.
Analysis: Gouiri played 64 minutes before subbing off with no relevant stats at all. The Marseille's forward won one duel, sufferend one fou and commited another. He may lose his spot in the starting XI to Mohammed Amoura against Jordan on Jun 23.
Leads the line for Algeria
Fresh off a brace in the latest warm-up against Bolivia, Gouiri is expected to lead the line for Algeria heading into the World Cup.
Analysis: Gouiri arrives at the World Cup as Algeria's expected starting striker and primary finishing threat, coming off an impressive season with Marseille in which he scored 11 goals and added five assists across 28 appearances in all competitions. The 26-year-old is expected to lead the line as the main attacking weapon, responsible for converting the chances Algeria's creative players generate and contributing to set-piece situations. His international career has been repeatedly disrupted by injury misfortune, having missed the last two AFCON competitions entirely, and across almost three years with the national team he has managed just 22 appearances, contributing eight goals in that time. The limited international minutes mean his chemistry with the squad's attacking unit is still developing relative to his standing as a starter, but a brace against Bolivia in Algeria's final warm-up fixture however sent a clear statement of intent, arriving at the tournament with his shooting boots on and confidence high heading into the group stage opener.
Scores clever goal in victory
Gouiri scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Rennes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.
Analysis: Gouiri doubled Marseille's lead in the 10th minute, pouncing on Mathys Silistrie's failed clearance and calmly rolling the ball into an empty net against his former club. He also set up two chances for teammates that went unfinished and was one of Marseille's most active and dangerous players in the final third all game long operating as the number 10. Gouiri wraps up the season with eight goals, three assists, 32 chances created and 37 corners across 22 Ligue 1 appearances (15 starts).
Set to return against Nantes
Gouiri (hamstring) returned to partial training and will make the squad for Saturday's clash against Nantes, according to coach Habib Beye. "Amine returned to partial training and will make the squad."
Analysis: Gouiri has been sidelined since picking up muscular problems during the loss at Lorient, making his return to the squad a faster turnaround than the rehabilitation phase had initially suggested. The striker is unlikely to start against Nantes given the limited training time he has had, but his presence on the bench gives coach Habib Beye a valuable attacking option to call upon as Marseille push through the final fixtures of their European qualification push.
Still in rehabilitation
Gouiri (hamstring) remains in the rehabilitation phase and is not yet available for selection, according to La Minute OM.
Analysis: Gouiri has been sidelined since picking up muscular problems during the loss at Lorient and his recovery is clearly taking longer than initially anticipated. The striker has been an important presence in Marseille's attack whenever fit this season, and his continued absence leaves coach Habib Beye short of options in the front line heading into the final fixtures of the campaign. Hamed Traore is expected to continue in a larger attacking role until Gouiri completes his rehabilitation and is cleared to return.
Ruled out, timeline unknown
Gouiri (undisclosed) has been ruled out and his return date remains unclear, according to coach Habib Beye.
Analysis: Gouiri had been very uncertain for Sunday's South Derby against Nice after picking up muscular problems during the loss at Lorient, and the coach's update confirms he will not be available for the immediate fixtures ahead. The striker has been an important presence in Marseille's attack whenever fit, and his absence alongside Igor Paixao (calf) leaves manager Habib Beye with limited options in the front line during a critical stage of the club's push for European qualification. Hamed Traore is expected to continue in a larger attacking role until Gouiri is cleared to return.
Suffers muscular issues
Gouiri was substituted in the 59th minute of Sunday's defeat at Lorient with muscular problems and is very uncertain for Sunday's South Derby against Nice, according to Le Phoceen.
Analysis: Gouiri's absence would be a significant blow for Marseille heading into one of the most anticipated fixtures on their remaining schedule, with the club already dealing with a similar concern around Igor Paixao (calf). The striker has been an important presence in the front line whenever available, and losing both him and Paixao for the Nice clash would seriously deplete Marseille's attacking options at a critical stage of their European push. Hamed Traore is expected to take on a larger role in the attack if Gouiri cannot be cleared in time, with the club anxiously monitoring his striker ahead of Sunday's showdown.
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