Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri has been sent home from Algeria's national team camp following a reported confrontation with members of the coaching staff.The 25-year-old was visibly frustrated after being left on the bench during Algeria's 3-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Zambia. Videos shared online appeared to show the full-back expressing his anger at not being introduced into the game.According to Algerian outlet Ennahar, manager Brahim Hemdani had instructed Ait-Nouri to warm up, only for him to be told to return to his seat after Zambia found the net.🇩🇿 Rayan Ait Nouri has been sent home from the Algeria national team camp after the incidents during yesterday’s match against ZambiaHe will return to his club Manchester City where he will be more than happy to sit on the bench and not say anything pic.twitter.com/vWeNJ5Choq— Algeria FC (@Algeria_FC) September 26, 2026 The situation reportedly escalated from there, with Ait-Nouri said to have 'rejected all attempts to calm him down' from general manager Moussa Saib and his teammates, resulting in what was described as a 'great stir' within the camp.Algeria subsequently confirmed that the Manchester City player had been released from international duty, stating: "The national coach, Mr Brahim Hemdani decided this Saturday to release the player Rayan Ait-Nouri from the current training camp of the national team. The Algerian international will return to his club, Manchester City."Ait-Nouri has made 34 appearances for Algeria and featured at the World Cup this summer. Born in Paris, he is also a French citizen, but opted to represent the country of his heritage at international level.His situation at club level has been frustrating as well. The former Wolves player is yet to make a Premier League appearance for City this season, although he has made an impact whenever given an opportunity.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Ait-Nouri registered two assists in City's emphatic 5-0 victory over Norwich in the third round of the Carabao Cup, before setting up Erling Haaland after coming off the bench against Porto in the Champions League.City signed the left-back from Wolves for £33.7 million in July last year, but his first season at the Etihad was also largely spent in a supporting role.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985378##