Algeria in goalkeeper crisis before Switzerland showdown

Algeria may throw a third-choice keeper at you on Friday

Algeria's goalkeeping situation is a mess. Luca Zidane, the starter, is struggling mentally, and his backup Oussama Benbout is getting hammered in the media. So Algeria could start third-choice Melvin Mastil against Switzerland in the last 16 on Friday (3).

An untested keeper in a knockout game. That is the kind of break your team will take.

Yakin calls Vargas one of a kind

Murat Yakin went public with the praise for Rubén Vargas ahead of the Algeria match. "Tiene un perfil único", he has a unique profile (2). Vargas has been central to everything going forward, and Yakin is not hiding how much he values him.

The squad had a very Swiss debate: who is the best outfield player in goal?

The locker room has been arguing about something wonderfully pointless. Which outfield player would save a penalty best if thrown in goal? The Swiss squad spent downtime at the World Cup going through candidates, debating reflexes, reach, and who would bottle it (1).

No answers yet. The debate apparently continues.