Ahmed Hassan: Mohamed Salah is a moral support for the Pharaohs and he should have stayed in the camp.
Ahmed Hassan, the former star of the Egyptian national team, expressed his disappointment with Mohamed Salah, the Pharaohs' star currently playing for Trabzonspor in Turkey, for choosing to leave the Egypt national team camp.
The "Falcon" explained in a statement during the "Malab On" program on ON Sport channel that Salah's presence as the team's captain is not only about technical aspects but also represents significant moral and ethical support to uplift his fellow players during the national team's official camps. He emphasized that prominent stars should always be at the forefront to support the Pharaohs under all circumstances.
Managing Stars: Lessons from the Gohary Generation
In the same context, Ahmed Hassan stressed the necessity for the Egyptian national team's coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, to handle the team's tools and strategies on the field with intelligence and wisdom.
The former Egyptian football star pointed out that dealing with first-tier stars in particular and accommodating them is a key to success in modern football, especially since administrative and technical success is measured by the ability to create a stable environment that maintains everyone's focus and serves the national team's interests above all else.
Ahmed Hassan concluded his remarks by reminding everyone of past experiences, both recent and distant, noting that Hossam Hassan himself received special and exceptional treatment when he was a prominent player with influence in the national team during Gohary's leadership of the Pharaohs. He confirmed that understanding the nature of stars and dealing with them uniquely ensures they give their utmost effort for the national jersey, which should positively reflect on the relationship between the coaching staff and the team players in the upcoming phase.
