The medical team of the Egyptian national team, led by Mohamed Abu El-Ala, has made a crucial decision regarding the participation of Imam Ashour in the upcoming match.
The player sustained a concussion during Wednesday’s training session, prompting the team doctor to announce that Ashour will require a rest period of six days in accordance with FIFA recommendations.
Imam Ashour, a player for the Egyptian national team, left the hospital on Thursday afternoon.
Following the necessary treatment for his concussion, he arrived at the team’s accommodation in Abidjan. Khaled Eldrandaly, the head of the delegation, and Captain Hazem Imam, the team supervisor, along with Vitoria, the head coach, and other players, were keen to check on the player’s well-being.
Imam Ashour revealed the behind-the-scenes of his concussion during his participation in the national team’s camp, stating, “Thanks to God for everything.
Firstly, I was between life and death; I saw things yesterday, God willing, they won’t happen to anyone.
I thank everyone who was with me yesterday, the team doctors, the players, and the administrative staff.
Lastly, I swear, people, there’s nothing in this world worth it. Everything can disappear in a moment.
Thanks to God for everything, and God willing, I’ll be ready with my teammates.”
The Egyptian national football team, under the guidance of Portuguese coach Roy Vitoria, arrived in San Pedro on Friday, preparing for the crucial match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo scheduled for Sunday at 10 PM Cairo time.
The Egyptian team experienced a one-hour delay in takeoff from Abidjan airport, impacting their training schedule, which is now set for 7:30 PM Cairo time.
