Nice defender Mohamed Abdelmonem to join Egypt camp for medical assessment

Egypt defender Mohamed Abdelmonem is expected to join the national team’s training camp on Tuesday as the technical staff assesses his fitness ahead of the Pharaohs’ upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Malawi.

The OGC Nice centre-back recently suffered a muscle injury during his club’s French Ligue 1 meeting with Angers, raising doubts about his availability for Egypt’s November international assignments.

The injury has become a concern for the Egyptian technical team, particularly with the defender’s participation in the upcoming fixtures still uncertain.

Nice head coach Olivier Pantaloni had earlier confirmed that Abdelmonem was experiencing a problem with his hamstring, further increasing uncertainty surrounding his physical condition.

However, the defender is expected to report to the Egyptian national team camp on Tuesday, where he will undergo a comprehensive medical examination and fitness tests to determine the extent of the injury.

According to a source within the Egyptian football setup who spoke to Batolat, the medical assessment will be crucial in determining whether Abdelmonem can continue with the national team or will have to withdraw from the squad.

The technical staff are expected to rely on the medical team’s findings before making a final decision on the player’s involvement in the upcoming matches.

His potential absence would represent a setback for Egypt, considering his importance to the team’s defensive options and the experience he brings from competing in European football.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian national team are preparing for a new chapter under recently appointed head coach Ali Maher, who has taken over from Hossam Hassan following the latter’s departure alongside his entire technical team.

Maher has already begun working with the available players as the Pharaohs intensify preparations for their upcoming assignments in the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.

Egypt are scheduled to face Malawi on Friday, November 13, at Cairo International Stadium, with kick-off set for 9:00 PM local time.

The encounter forms part of the third round of the qualifying competition, with the Pharaohs keen to secure a positive result as they continue their pursuit of a place at the continental tournament.

The coaching staff will therefore be hoping to have clarity over Abdelmonem’s condition before the fixture, as his medical assessment will determine whether he remains part of the squad or is ruled out of the November camp.

For now, the defender’s participation remains subject to the outcome of the medical tests, with Egypt awaiting the final assessment before making a decision on his availability.