Guy Roux has ruled out an early return from injured striker Djibril Cisse. Saint Etienne's new coach has ruled out a quick return to Le Championnat. Lilian Thuram blasted fans who forced the friendly between France and Algeria to be abandoned. France coach Roger Lemerre believes the clash with Algeria is a step forward for the teams. Saint Etienne coach Alain Michel has left the crisis club.
Algerian players fear their nation has been tarnished by fans who invaded the pitch in Paris.
France's first ever meeting with Algeria was abandoned after a pitch invasion. France coach Roger Lemerre says there is no pressure when they take on Algeria. A death threat against world footballer of the year Zinedine Zidane has been dismissed. Zinedine Zidane is set to make an appearance against Algeria.