Ahmed Fatouh
LB
Balanced Full Back
Mar 22, 1998 (28)
Left
5'10"
150 lb
Doubtful for Friday
Fotouh (hamstring) is more serious than orignally have thought and will be a heavy doubt for the Round of 32 match with Australia on Friday, according to head coach Ibrahim Hassan per ON Sport.
Analysis: Fotouh is not expected to be fit for Friday's match against Australia after sustaining a hamstring injury in the group stage meeting with Iran, leaving Egypt likely without their starting left back for the Round of 32. His absence opens the door for Karim Hafez to see increased minutes, stepping in for a defender who created four chances, won 14 duels, made six tackles, and recorded seven clearances during the group stage, making his loss a significant one as Egypt enters the knockout rounds.
Set for tests after hamstring scare
El Fotouh generated three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Iran but finished the match with a hamstring issue and is set to undergo scans and medical tests, according to Egyptian Football Association.
Analysis: El Fotouh was seen limping in the closing stages of Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran after falling and clutching the back of his thigh, suggesting a hamstring complaint. With the Pharaohs having exhausted all their substitutions, the left back had no choice but to continue. He played down the injury afterward, describing it as minor and stating he expects to be fit, though he is set to undergo testing to confirm the extent of the problem.
Balanced display at left back
Ahmed El Fotouh registered two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Belgium. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minute.
Analysis: Fotouh put in a solid all-around display at left back, doing his defensive work diligently with three tackles, two clearances and one interception and came agonisingly close to an assist when a well-delivered cross picked out Mohamed Salah, whose header drew a strong stop from Thibaut Courtois.
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