Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan said the exclusion of Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy from the current squad was a technical decision, noting the player had faced a similar spell out of action at his club before. Egyptian football official Hany Abou Rida praised El-Shenawy's career and standing in Egyptian football.
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Illustrative photo: Goalkeeper gloves lying on a football pitch sideline. Photo by Peter Burdon on Unsplash
Why it matters
The move has sparked debate among Egyptian football fans given El-Shenawy's long-standing status as the national team's first-choice goalkeeper.
