Algeria vs Russia team news World Cup 2014: One change made for either side for Group H clash
Either team can still advance to the second round
Both Algeria and Russia have made one change each from their previous matches as they look to qualify from Group H.
Depending the result between Belgium and Korea Republic, Algeria could progress with even a defeat, while Russia require a victory by at least two goals.
For Algeria, the Watford defender Essaid Belkalem comes in for ex-Rangers man Madjid Bougherra, who is a booking away from suspension.
Zenit St Petersburg striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov replaces Maksim Kanunnikov up front for Russia. Kerzhakov can become Russia all-time leading scorer with a goal.
Algeria: Mbolhi, Belkalem, Halliche, Mesbah, Feghouli, Brahimi, Medjani, Slimani, Bentaleb, Djabou, Mandi.
Russia: Akinfeev, Kozlov, Ignashevich, Glushakov, Kokorin, Kerzhakov, Berezutskiy, Shatov, Samedov, Fayzulin, Kombarov.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies