Islam Slimani will miss several weeks of competition, according to Brazilian media outlet Um Dois Esportes. The Algerian striker has reportedly not recovered from the injury he sustained in the Fennecs' 2-0 victory over Mozambique in the 2022 World Cup qualifier. He was forced off in the 17th minute. Islam Slimani currently plays for Coritiba FC in the Brazilian top flight. Having arrived this summer, the former Sporting Portugal man has played 11 league games, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.
