Despite being called up, Celtic's Sebastian Tounekti was not part of Tunisia's squad for the World Cup qualifiers.
Tounekti, with only three international caps, has a huge season ahead with two major tournaments: the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.
Tunisia secured a 6-0 win against São Tomé and Príncipe, but Tounekti was left out due to injury.
The simple answer to all of this is that Tounekti’s injured.
This news has both good and bad implications for Celtic, as they have significant games coming up after the October international break, where Tounekti is expected to play a crucial role.
Celtic fans would prefer Tounekti to return to Glasgow and recover for the upcoming matches.
Author's summary: Tounekti's injury keeps him from Tunisia's squad.