Lately there have been many Binationals who've chosen Algeria, there's a new trend. Algeria's a lot more competitve than it was and it plays a role. Fekir is a big talent, but he's still not relevant enough, for the moment, to be called for France rightaway, and if he was, it would first be as a stop gap. Obviously he has the talent to become much more than that, imo. He's receiving pressure from both sides. be it family or club. He was given a call up by Algeria, and he's still pondering. I think it's 50-50.
He would probably have a better career and recognition if he chooses France.
Also, Benzema and co. got into France when Algeria was at a big low, not saying it could have changed their mind if they weren't, but it could have been a less straightforward decision.