Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, has prioritized the need to inject new blood into the Egyptian squad in the upcoming period as he plans for qualification to the next FIFA World Cup.
Hossam Hassan and his coaching staff are keen on closely monitoring domestic league matches to identify new talents from various clubs.
According to available information, Hossam Hassan has decided to include Hossam Ashraf, a forward from Baladiya Al-Mahalla club, after his remarkable performance this season.
Leading the Egyptian Premier League’s top scorer list with 8 goals, Hossam Ashraf shares the spot with Ahmed Belhadj from Ceramica, followed closely by Mustafa Ziko from Zed with 7 goals.
The Egyptian national team, under the guidance of Hossam Hassan, is set to participate in a friendly tournament in the United Arab Emirates in March. The tournament will feature Tunisia, Croatia, and New Zealand.
Hossam Hassan will announce the list of participating professional players on March 3rd.
Hossam Hassan took charge of the Egyptian national team following their disappointing early exit from the recent Africa Cup of Nations, where Egypt was eliminated in the Round of 16.
