Egyptian midfielder Hamdi Fathi has undergone nose surgery, as announced by the 31-year-old on his Instagram account. Fathi, who plays for Qatar's Al-Wakra and the Egyptian national team, shared a photo of himself in the hospital and expressed gratitude. The surgery was necessary due to an injury sustained during a match between Al-Wakra and Al-Sailiya in the Qatar Cup before the international break.
The injury led to Fathi's absence from Egypt's training camp during the current international break. According to Ibrahim Hassan, the manager of the Egyptian national team, Fathi's participation in the team's upcoming matches was uncertain due to the injury. The midfielder was expected to miss the team's three upcoming matches, joining teammates Mahmoud Hassan (Trezeguet) and Yasser Ibrahim, who are also out with injuries.
Egypt is set to play Angola on Friday and South Sudan on Tuesday in the first two rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team will also play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4. Fathi has played 67 international matches for Egypt, scoring three goals, and was a key player in the team's participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Fathi's absence from the team's training camp was confirmed by Ibrahim Hassan, who stated that the player's injury made it difficult for him to participate in the upcoming matches. The team's manager also mentioned that Fathi would rejoin the team after the international break. Egypt's national team is preparing for the upcoming qualifiers, and the team's players are eager to secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
In addition to Fathi's injury, other players have also been dealing with fitness issues. Ahmed Al-Damati, the manager of Al-Ahly, stated that the club had not requested the return of its players from the national team. Meanwhile, Osama Faisal has joined the team's training camp, and Yasser Ibrahim is expected to return to action soon.
Egypt's national team has been preparing for the upcoming qualifiers, and the team's players are eager to secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The team will face tough opponents in the qualifiers, including Angola and South Sudan. The team's manager, Ibrahim Hassan, is confident that the team will perform well and secure the necessary results.
Fathi's surgery is a setback for the player and the team, but it is expected that he will recover quickly and rejoin the team soon. The player's absence will be felt, but the team has a deep squad and can cope with his absence. Egypt's national team is looking forward to the upcoming matches and is confident that the team will achieve its goals.
Key points
- Hamdi Fathi undergoes nose surgery due to an injury sustained during a match between Al-Wakra and Al-Sailiya.
- Fathi's absence from Egypt's training camp was confirmed by Ibrahim Hassan, who stated that the player's injury made it difficult for him to participate in the upcoming matches.
- Egypt's national team is preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with matches against Angola and South Sudan.
