⚽ Shobier Praises Hossam Hassan’s Selection Policy
Sports presenter Ahmed Shobier praised the approach taken by Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan when selecting the national team squad, stressing that giving younger players opportunities could be important for the future of Egyptian football.
Shobier noted that the coaching staff have increasingly opened the door to younger players while also broadening the selection pool to include footballers from a wider range of clubs.
⭐ Omar Fayed Earns His Chance With Egypt
Shobier also discussed Omar Fayed’s inclusion in the Egypt squad as a replacement for Hamdy Fathy after Fathy’s injury.
The former goalkeeper praised the decision to give the young defender an opportunity with the senior national team, saying that having young players involved sends an encouraging message to the next generation.
He also pointed out that receiving an international call-up while playing professionally outside Egypt can provide a significant boost to a young player’s confidence and career.
📈 European Experience and National Team Recognition
Shobier explained that being a young Egyptian player competing professionally in Europe and then receiving a call-up to the national team can have a major psychological impact.
He believes such recognition can encourage young players abroad to continue developing while maintaining their ambition to represent Egypt at international level.
🔥 Shobier Backs Lowering the Squad’s Average Age
The sports presenter expressed his appreciation for several aspects of Hossam Hassan’s selection policy, particularly the decision to lower the average age of the squad and give younger players more opportunities.
Shobier said: “I really like several things about Hossam Hassan’s policy. First, lowering the age is very important, so we can have younger players.”
He also pointed to the search for players of different backgrounds who could potentially represent Egypt, saying this would provide the coaching staff with a broader pool of options.
🏟️ Greater Variety of Clubs Represented
Shobier also praised the greater variety of clubs represented in the Egypt squad, explaining that the national team is no longer limited mainly to Al Ahly and Zamalek players plus a small number of overseas professionals.
He highlighted the presence of players from Pyramids, ZED and Ceramica Cleopatra, alongside footballers from other Egyptian clubs, as evidence of a wider selection process.
📢 More Opportunities for Players Across the League
According to Shobier, greater variety in Egypt’s national team selections can provide additional motivation to players at clubs throughout the domestic league.
He concluded by expressing his hope that the coaching staff will continue monitoring standout players from different clubs and give promising young footballers genuine opportunities to establish themselves with the national team.
