Egyptian sports critic Rami Ragaab has voiced concerns over the absence of star player Mohamed Salah from the national team's current training camp. In a recent radio interview, Ragaab emphasized the need for clear information from the technical staff or the Egyptian Football Association regarding Salah's absence. He questioned why an official announcement had not been made, especially given the importance of the current stage and the impact of Salah's absence on the team's performance.
Ragaab also touched on the issue of goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy, stating that any agreement between the Egyptian Football Association and Al Ahly regarding his participation with the national team should be respected. He stressed that El-Shenawy remains a key player with significant experience and that any discussion about his exclusion due to injury or unfitness requires accurate information.
The sports critic further discussed the future of the national team's technical staff, led by Hossam Hassan. Ragaab revealed that there is a trend within the Egyptian Football Association to search for a foreign technical director in the coming period. He noted that the association is looking for a high-profile name to take over, and that the continuity of the current technical staff or their departure will be evaluated based on the results of upcoming matches.
Ragaab emphasized that the current stage is challenging, with several key players absent, including Mohamed Salah, and that this increases the difficulty of the team's task and poses significant challenges to the technical staff. He stressed the importance of achieving stability and focus within the team during this period, especially given the importance of upcoming matches and the need for positive results.
The Egyptian national team is set to continue their journey in the qualifiers when they face South Sudan on September 29, at Juba Stadium, in the second round of the qualifiers. The match is scheduled to start at 3 pm Cairo time. The team is looking to bounce back from a challenging period, and the upcoming match is seen as crucial in their quest for qualification.
Ragaab's comments reflect a broader concern among Egyptian football fans about the team's performance and the handling of key players. The absence of Mohamed Salah, in particular, has sparked debate, with many calling for transparency about his situation. The Egyptian Football Association faces pressure to address these concerns and provide clear information about the team's strategy and player selection.
The search for a foreign technical director is part of a broader effort by the Egyptian Football Association to improve the team's performance and achieve better results in international competitions. The association's efforts to bring in experienced coaches and improve the team's infrastructure are seen as positive steps, but the road ahead remains challenging, with high expectations from fans and the media.
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- Critic Rami Ragaab calls for transparency regarding Mohamed Salah's absence from the Egyptian national team's training camp.
