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Egypt team manager Ibrahim Hassan addresses El-Shennawy crisis
October 14, 2026 at 12:28 AM · Updated 2d ago
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Ibrahim Hassan, Egypt's national team manager, has responded to the recent camp crisis surrounding goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy.
- Ibrahim Hassan said the coaching staff forgives any player who errs and stands by them, in a phone call to On Sport TV.
- Hassan credited El-Shennawy's record of service to Egypt and said some people are stirring up the situation.
- Hassan said he and Hossam Hassan are seeking new players to reinforce the squad.
- Hassan said midfielder Hamdi Fathi will miss the next camp due to injury.
- Hassan said Fathi will miss both Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Malawi, with Egypt hosting the third-round match on November 13 at Cairo International Stadium.
- Ibrahim Hassan denied reports of a planned trip to Turkey to watch Mohamed Salah with Trabzonspor, saying the staff backs all professionals everywhere.
- Hassan said the coaching staff may travel to England to watch Omar Marmoush, alongside its continued support for all professionals abroad.



