This archive report was first published on 13 July 2019.
Algeria's impressive run in the tournament has been dealt a significant blow with the news that Youcef Atal will miss the remainder of the competition due to a serious injury.
Atal suffered the injury during Algeria's quarter-final win over Ivory Coast, and initial assessments suggest that the damage is severe enough to rule him out of the tournament.
Algeria had been looking strong in the competition, but this setback will undoubtedly test their resolve and ability to adapt to the loss of a key player.
