Luca Zidane has been defended by former Algeria goalkeeper Nassim Oussserir after joining Leganes, with the move viewed as an opportunity for the goalkeeper to revive his career in Spain and move beyond criticism following the recent World Cup.
Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane, left Granada during the summer transfer window to begin a new chapter with Leganes. The Algeria international is aiming to establish himself in a different environment, while continuing to attract debate in Algeria over his performances for the national team.
Oussserir, a former Algeria international and ex-CR Belouizdad goalkeeper, believes Zidane’s switch to Leganes should not be dismissed as an ordinary career move. In an interview with Maghreb-Foot, he highlighted both the goalkeeper’s ability and the standard of the Spanish league in which he is continuing his career.
The former Algeria goalkeeper rejected suggestions that Zidane’s current level should be underestimated. In his assessment, Zidane remains a player capable of meeting the demands of top-level football, and his position in the Spanish game reflects the attention he has received from professionals within the country.
Oussserir also argued that Zidane’s presence in the Spanish championship is the outcome of a career that has been followed closely by people working in Spanish football. His comments come as the Leganes goalkeeper attempts to build momentum at a new club after his time with Granada.
Zidane has faced criticism after certain performances for Algeria, particularly in the aftermath of the recent World Cup. However, Oussserir believes it would be unfair to judge the goalkeeper solely on the basis of a handful of mistakes made during one match.
That defence reflects Oussserir’s own experience of the position. Goalkeepers operate under particular pressure, and even a single error can have a greater impact on how a performance is viewed. For Oussserir, those moments should not erase the wider qualities of a player or define an entire career.
He also pointed to Zidane’s development at Real Madrid, where the goalkeeper came through the club’s academy. Oussserir regards that background as significant, given the high standards associated with the Madrid club and the demanding environment in which Zidane was trained.
The move to Leganes should therefore be treated as another chance for Zidane to demonstrate his qualities, according to Oussserir. Rather than making premature judgments, the former Algeria international has called for greater balance as Zidane begins the latest stage of his career in Spain.
Leganes are due to play Eldense in the third round of the Liga 2 season. The betting company 1xbet lists Leganes as favourites, with the club priced at 1.82 to win. A draw is rated at 3.20, while Eldense are given odds of 3.45.
