Egypt’s Emam Ashour will play no further part in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after sustaining a head injury during an acrobatic maneuver in training. While not reaching the same level of national concern as Mohamed Salah’s injury, Ashour’s mishap has left him with a concussion, sidelining him for the remainder of the tournament.
The unfortunate incident occurred during a training session where Ashour attempted an acrobatic flip, leading to a head injury that required immediate medical attention.
The midfielder was swiftly transported to the hospital and kept under observation for 24 hours before being discharged and returning to the team hotel.
Following the necessary medical assessments, FIFA’s regulations, mandating a minimum of six days’ rest after such an injury, sealed Ashour’s fate, ruling him out of contention for the upcoming matches.
Expressing gratitude for the support he received, Ashour conveyed his optimism about returning to action after the prescribed recovery period.
On his Instagram account, Ashour stated, “Thank God for everything. The first thing is that I was between life and death. I saw things yesterday.
I thank everyone who was next to me yesterday—the team doctors, administrative staff… God willing, I can be ready with my teammates.”
With Ashour’s absence compounded by Mohamed Salah’s ongoing recovery from a hamstring injury and goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy also missing the round of 16 clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt faces a challenging scenario as they bid to advance in AFCON.
As football enthusiasts await updates on Salah’s potential return and monitor Egypt’s quest in the knockout stages, Ashour’s acrobatic misfortune adds an unexpected twist to the team dynamics, emphasizing the unpredictability that often accompanies high-stakes tournaments.
QUE SUSTO! O Egito não poderá contar com o meia Emam Ashour, nas oitavas da #CopaAfricanaDeNações, no duelo com o Congo. Em suas redes sociais, o jogador revelou ter ficado “entre a vida e a morte”. Que se recupere logo! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/M9xpIzZOw2
— TNT Sports BR (@TNTSportsBR) January 25, 2024
