The highly-rated youngster has been called up to his country's Africa Cup of Nations squad and will be determined to shine at the tournament in Gabon
Arsenal midfielder Ismael Bennacer hit the headlines on Wednesday night after he was called up to the Algeria squad for their Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
The 19-year-old replaces injured star Saphir Taider and will be hopeful of working his way into the starting line-up for the opening match against Zimbabwe on January 15.
So who exactly is Bennacer? He is a regular for Arsenal’s Under-23 side, but has just one senior appearance, which came in the League Cup fourth round defeat to Sheffield Wednesday two years ago.