Ibrahim Hassan, the manager of the Egyptian national team, revealed the latest developments in the Pharaohs' preparations to face Argentina in the round of 16 of the World Cup tournament being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Ibrahim Hassan confirmed in televised statementsthat it would be difficult for the duo Mohamed Abdel Moneim and Ahmed Fatouh to participate in the upcoming match due to injury, but he stressed the readiness of the rest of the players.
The Egyptian national team manager praised star Mohamed Salah, saying: "Mohamed Salah has become a new and different person, and he has found himself with Hossam Hassan as a coach. He is a great player who makes a great effort and understands everything that the coaching staff does."
He explained: "Hossam Hassan studies constantly, focuses on details, and makes the players memorize the plan of every team we face."
He continued: "I always tell the players to do everything, to fight for the dream, it's an opportunity that may not come again."
Regarding the upcoming match against Argentina on Tuesday, Ibrahim Hassan said: "We are not focusing on any one player, but we are facing the world champions, Argentina, and we are striving to fight and, God willing, achieve the dream."
