Murcia, the head coach of Qatari club Al-Wakrah, has expressed admiration for the performance of former Egyptian national team and Al-Ahly player, Hamdy Fathi, during the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations 2023.
Murcia: “I Followed Egypt’s National Team and Hamdy Fathi”
In a televised statement, Murcia stated, “I have watched all of Egypt’s matches in the Africa Cup of Nations so far, focusing specifically on the latest game.
The players delivered an impressive performance, especially Hamdy Fathi. He is well-suited to his position and is beneficial for both Al-Wakrah and his national team.”
The Qatari club’s coach emphasized that “Hamdy Fathi is a player known for his commitment and seriousness on the field.
He is a professional player with a professional attitude, contributing significantly to the development of the national team’s performance.
In my opinion, he is a modern midfielder who provides various options on the field.”
Murcia highlighted Fathi’s excellent qualities, describing him as physically fit and an outstanding long-range shooter.
He expressed the team’s satisfaction with having him on board and wished him success with the Egyptian national team.
Murcia Reveals His Opinion on Ahmed Abdelkader
When asked about the possibility of bringing Ahmed Abdelkader, Al-Ahly player, to Al-Wakrah in the near future, Murcia responded, “They only asked for my opinion on the player’s level.
I said he is a good player, but I cannot speak on any details regarding this matter.”
He pointed out that Rui Vitoria is a fantastic head coach with an extensive coaching career, having managed several clubs.
However, Murcia expressed the hope that the Egyptian national team would demonstrate its true character in the upcoming matches, emphasizing the need for a distinctive style of play.
Egypt’s national team advanced to the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations after their match on Monday evening. They await the runner-up of Group Six for their next fixture.
