Werder Bremen confirms: Weiser set for Algeria debut

bundesliga club gives green light for switch of allegiance

Algeria on the verge of welcoming another Bundesliga star

Werder Bremen have confirmed that right-back Theodor Gebre Selassie will be allowed to switch his international allegiance from the Czech Republic to Algeria.

The 29-year-old, who has made 37 appearances for the Czech Republic since making his debut in 2011, has been granted permission by Werder to represent his country of birth.

Weiser, who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, but moved to Germany as a child, has been capped by Germany at youth level.

He is now set to become the latest Bundesliga player to switch his international allegiance to Algeria, following in the footsteps of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Ramy Bensebaini and Schalke defender Salif Sane.

Algeria are currently ranked 36th in the FIFA World Rankings and are preparing for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6.

Weiser's switch of allegiance is a major boost for Algeria, who are looking to build on their success at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where they finished runners-up to Senegal.

The North Africans have a number of talented players in their squad, including Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez and Napoli midfielder Adam Ounas.

Weiser's experience and versatility will be a valuable addition to the Algerian team, and he is likely to be a key player for them in the years to come.

Why is Weiser switching his international allegiance?

There are a number of reasons why Weiser is switching his international allegiance from the Czech Republic to Algeria.

Firstly, Weiser was born in Algeria and has a strong connection to the country.

Secondly, Weiser believes that he has a better chance of playing regularly for Algeria than he does for the Czech Republic.

Finally, Weiser is excited by the prospect of playing in the Africa Cup of Nations, which is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.

What does Weiser's switch of allegiance mean for Algeria?

Weiser's switch of allegiance is a major boost for Algeria, who are looking to build on their success at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Weiser is a talented and experienced player who will add depth and quality to the Algerian squad.

He is likely to be a key player for Algeria in the years to come, and he could help them to achieve even greater success.