Despite being called up, Celtic's Sebastian Tounekti was not part of Tunisia's squad for the World Cup qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe.
Tounekti, who has only three international caps, is currently injured, which led to his exclusion from the main squad.
This season is crucial for Tounekti, with two major tournaments on the horizon: the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.
The simple answer to all of this is that Tounekti’s injured.
From a Celtic perspective, this news is both good and bad, as the team has significant games coming up after the October international break, and Tounekti is expected to play a vital role.
Celtic fans would likely prefer Tounekti to return to Glasgow and recover from his injury.
Tunisia secured a 6-0 win against São Tomé and Príncipe in the World Cup qualifier.
Author's summary: Tounekti injured, misses Tunisia's squad.