Egypt and Barcelona striker Hamza Abdelkarim revealed why he has not been a regular starter for the Catalan club since the beginning of the season despite his strong performances during the preseason, stressing that the decision over playing time ultimately belongs to the head coach. ⚽🇪🇬
Hamza’s comments came after he signed a new professional contract with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until 2030, allowing him to continue his journey with the Catalan side in the coming years.
📢 Hamza Abdelkarim: Playing Decisions Belong to the Coach
During media statements, Hamza Abdelkarim was asked about his reduced playing time since the beginning of the season, particularly compared with his teammate Xavi, and whether it could be related to the delay in renewing his Barcelona contract.
The Egypt striker said: “As I said, the decision of who plays and who does not play belongs to the coach.”
Hamza’s statement confirms that he leaves the responsibility for selecting the starting lineup to the head coach, without providing further details about the reasons behind his limited opportunities since the start of the season.
🔥 Strong Preseason Performances Before the Season
The question directed at Hamza Abdelkarim also referred to his reduced playing time despite his impressive performances during the preseason.
The Egyptian striker attracted attention during the preparation period before his involvement decreased once the official competitions began, leading to questions about why he has not received more opportunities with the Catalan side.
🏆 Hamza Abdelkarim Extends His Contract Until 2030
Hamza Abdelkarim’s comments came alongside the signing of a new Barcelona contract that will keep him at the club until 2030, marking another step in his journey with the Spanish club.
The new contract was signed after an agreement was reached to extend the player’s stay at Barcelona, allowing Hamza to continue working on his development at the Catalan club in the coming years.
🇪🇬 Hamza Focuses on His Opportunities at Barcelona
Despite not being a regular starter since the beginning of the season, Hamza Abdelkarim indirectly confirmed that the decision to use him in matches remains the responsibility of the head coach.
The Egyptian striker will continue his journey with Barcelona while waiting for more opportunities to play and prove his abilities, particularly after his strong preseason performances and his contract extension with the club until 2030. ✨
