Hamdy Fathy
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Sep 29, 1994 (31)
Right
5'11"
170 lb
Unlikely for Friday
Fathy (undisclosed) has limited chances of being ready to play in Friday's clash with Iran, ON Sport reports.
Analysis: Fathy is still dealing with the injury he picked up in the second group-stage match against New Zealand, and he's expected to miss the next fixture. Such situation would force a change in Egypt's lineup from the previous games, but with Hossam Abdelmaguid (concussion) also out, it should be Ramy Rabia joining Yasser Ibrahim at center-back.
Forced off Sunday
Fathy suffered an injury that prevented him from staying on the field in Sunday's matchup versus New Zealand.
Analysis: Fathy received treatment during the final stretch of the first half and was ultimately replaced by Ramy Rabia, forcing his second World Cup start to end early. Depending on the severity of the issue, Fathy could miss the final group-stage meeting with Iran, hurting Egypt's defensive depth and ground duel strength. Prior to his exit, he tallied two clearances and one interception over 41 minutes of play.
Solid defensively at center back
Hamdy Fathy had one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Belgium.
Analysis: Fathy put in another assured performance at center back despite it not being his natural position, with coach Hossam Hassan continuing to trust him there ahead of recognised alternatives such as Mohamed Abdelmoneim and Ramy Rabia. He repaid the faith placed in him with four tackles, two interceptions, four clearances and one block in a disciplined showing that helped Egypt remain defensively solid throughout and claim a valuable point against a Belgium side who came in as favourites.
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