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 is the reason for his absence from the squad.
The simple answer to all of this is that Tounekti’s injured.
This is a significant season for Tounekti, with two major tournaments on the horizon, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.
From a Celtic perspective, the news is both good and bad, as the team has huge games coming up after the October international break, and Tounekti is expected to play a crucial role.
Tunisia secured a 6-0 win against São Tomé and Príncipe in the World Cup qualifier.
Author's summary: Tounekti's injury keeps him out of Tunisia's squad.