Crystal Palace star about to make big choice for international career – Two national teams fighting for him

Crystal Palace star Michael Olise could be about represent the Algerian national team, according to claims on Thursday.

Journalist Jugurtha Ibersiene states that the player became a ‘priority’ for the African country’s FA.

A source close to the Crystal Palace winger told the reporter that he’s keen on playing for Algeria after realising he wouldn’t get a chance to play for England orFrance.

Algeria are not alone in that race, though, as Nigeria are ‘not giving up’ and ‘doing everything’ to convince the player to represent them instead.

Olise was born in London, but due to French citizenship, he represented Les Bleus at the U-18 and U-21 levels.

A chance in the first team was never given, though, and at the age of 21, it’s natural that he starts looking at the alternatives he has in international football due to his heritage.

A thigh injury has stopped Olise from playing for Crystal Palace this season so far. The club show optimism about his return, though, and it’s possible that he could be back in the team in a couple of weeks.