Ibrahim Hassan: We clarified all the details regarding the Football Association, and Hamdi Fathy will be absent from the upcoming camp.

Ibrahim Hassan, the manager of the Egyptian national football team, commented on the details of his recent meeting with the Egyptian Football Association's board, revealing the coaching staff's plans for the upcoming period in preparation for the match against Malawi, while addressing several controversial issues related to the Pharaohs' squad.

Ibrahim Hassan's statements came during an appearance on "On Sport" channel, where he touched on several key points: He confirmed that his meeting at the Football Association, attended by Hani Abou Rida and Khaled El-Darandly, involved a calm explanation of all matters, noting that the meeting lasted only a few minutes to finalize all details.

He expressed his dissatisfaction with the spread of rumors and miscommunication, emphasizing that the most important thing is always the interest of the Egyptian national team.

Hani Abou Rida, the president of the Egyptian Football Association, and Khaled El-Darandly, the vice president, welcomed Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the national team, and Ibrahim Hassan, the team manager, in the presence of Dr. Mostafa Azam, the secretary-general of the association.

The meeting discussed ways to enhance stability and cohesion within the national team system and to continue building on the successes achieved in the past period, contributing to providing the best environment for the coaching staff and players in preparation for upcoming challenges.

Hani Abou Rida confirmed the board's consistent policy of supporting all national teams, reinforcing the principles of teamwork and institutional work, and enhancing cooperation and coordination with clubs to ensure a unified effort to achieve the goals of Egyptian football and the aspirations of its fans, while continuing the path of achievements.

The Absence of Hamdi Fathy and Preparations for Malawi

The team manager officially announced that midfielder Hamdi Fathy will miss the upcoming Pharaohs camp due to injury, indicating that the coaching staff has already begun intensive preparations for the next camp in anticipation of the match against the Malawi national team.

Support for Players and Open Door Policy

Regarding player selections, Ibrahim Hassan confirmed that the door is open for everyone and that "any player who works hard and performs on the field will be part of the national team."

He added: "Everyone has a chance, and we all make mistakes, and we forgive. We are always looking to include new faces and young talents in the team."

Defending El-Shennawy

Ibrahim Hassan strongly responded to the rumors surrounding the team's goalkeeper, stating: "El-Shennawy is a big name and has served the Egyptian national team well, and some focus only on one word to create a trend."

The Truth About Traveling to Monitor Professionals

Regarding the rumors about his travel to Turkey to follow star Mohamed Salah, Ibrahim Hassan clarified that he heard those rumors but confirmed that there is nothing official yet, adding that the coaching staff is also prepared to travel to England to monitor Omar Marmoush.

The coaching staff of the Egyptian national team, led by Hossam Hassan, has set 9 PM on Friday, November 13, as the time for the match against Malawi at Cairo International Stadium in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Ibrahim Hassan: We clarified all the details regarding the Football Association, and Hamdi Fathy will be absent from the upcoming camp. — Africa Sport News