Egypt football figures criticize Hossam Hassan and players amid national team crisis

Former Egypt star Hazem Emam and journalist Magdy El-Gallad have criticized coach Hossam Hassan and players amid the national team's recent crisis.

• Hazem Emam said Hossam Hassan's press conferences create problems that undermine his work and urged him to acknowledge the issue.
• Emam said the dispute with goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy electrified the atmosphere before the training camp.
• Magdy El-Gallad said he accepts no excuses from players for the South Sudan match, saying professionals must withstand pressure.
• El-Gallad said fans expect Egypt, holder of seven AFCON titles, to win the tournament rather than merely participate.
• Hossam Hassan said his comments about Mohamed El-Shenawy were misunderstood, adding he respects the goalkeeper and was referring to his shoulder injury.
• Al Ahly issued an official statement criticizing Hossam Hassan over his remarks about El-Shenawy.