YOUCEF Bouamrane played an hour as a trialist for Southend United in their 0-0 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday afternoon.
The French born Algerian, who has played for Maldon & Tiptree in Ryman One North this season, has also been training with Blues this week.
But the defender is unlikely to challenge the other centre-backs already at the club, according to the Shrimpers’ first team coach Graham Coughlan.
“Youcef came in and did well until he blew up after about an hour and had to come off,” said Coughlan.
“He gave a good account of himself and was tidy in what he did but he’s probably not able to challenge the other defenders we already have in our first team squad.”
Bouamrane lined up alongside Cian Bolger and Luke Prosser at the back in a behind closed doors friendly at the Seagulls’ training ground.
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