Luca Zidane suffers jaw fracture, casting doubt over World Cup involvement

Granada and Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering fractures to his jaw and chin, an injury that rules him out for the remainder of the La Liga 2 season and places his World Cup participation in serious doubt. The thirty‑year‑old was injured late in Granada’s 4‑2 home defeat to Almeria, when an accidental collision forced his substitution and immediate transfer to a medical facility. Granada later confirmed that tests revealed both a concussion and significant facial fractures, with the player and club medical staff expected to decide on treatment shortly.

Zidane has been Algeria’s first‑choice goalkeeper throughout their qualification campaign and is considered a key figure ahead of next summer’s finals in North America. His absence would represent a major setback for the national team, which has relied heavily on his consistency and experience during the build‑up to the tournament.