Al Ahly Source Settles the Debate.. Is Mohamed El Shenawy Considering International Retirement? 🔴🧤
A source close to Mohamed El Shenawy, Al Ahly’s first-team goalkeeper, has addressed the speculation surrounding the player’s future with the Egypt national team after he missed the current Pharaohs’ camp and reports emerged suggesting that the club captain could be considering international retirement.
The source stressed that El Shenawy’s absence from the current Egypt camp has nothing to do with any decision regarding his international future, explaining that the injury he suffered with Al Ahly is the only reason he was not included in the national team squad during the current international break.
Mohamed El Shenawy’s Injury Behind Egypt Absence
El Shenawy’s absence from the Egypt camp comes as the goalkeeper undergoes a treatment and rehabilitation program after suffering pain during the final minutes of Al Ahly’s match against Abu Qir Fertilizers.
The Al Ahly goalkeeper underwent medical examinations the following day, which confirmed that he needed a rehabilitation program, preventing him from joining the national team camp during the break.
According to the source, El Shenawy has already begun his rehabilitation program while taking advantage of the rest period given to Al Ahly players, under the supervision of the club’s medical staff as he works toward regaining full fitness and returning to team training.
No Decision on International Retirement
The source stressed that Mohamed El Shenawy has not made any decision to retire internationally, adding that the reports circulating in recent hours are not based on any official position or decision made by the player.
The Al Ahly captain is currently focused on recovering from his injury and regaining his physical condition, rather than considering an end to his Egypt career.
El Shenawy Remains Committed to Egypt 🇪🇬
The source also said Mohamed El Shenawy highly values wearing the Egypt shirt and continues to regard representing the Pharaohs as an important target.
He stressed that the player’s current absence is linked solely to his injury and that the goalkeeper is now focused on returning to training and matches before turning his attention to upcoming commitments with Al Ahly and the national team.
Based on these comments, there are currently no indications that Mohamed El Shenawy is preparing to announce his international retirement, with his immediate priority remaining the completion of his rehabilitation program and a full return to fitness.
El Shenawy Set to Return to Al Ahly Training
Mohamed El Shenawy is expected to return to Cairo early tomorrow after Al Ahly players complete their rest period, with the goalkeeper then due to resume training and continue his rehabilitation program under the club’s medical staff.
The medical team is aiming to gradually bring him back into group training based on his response to the program and provided that no new pain emerges.
The coaching staff are not expected to rush his return, particularly because the next period includes several important fixtures, most notably the Egyptian Premier League derby against Zamalek on October 11.
The Zamalek Derby in El Shenawy’s Plans 🔥
The Zamalek clash is especially important in Mohamed El Shenawy’s plans as he aims to regain full fitness ahead of the highly anticipated match, given his experience and importance within the Al Ahly squad.
However, a final decision on whether he will feature in the derby will not be made early, as it will depend on his recovery progress, his response to rehabilitation and his ability to safely return to collective training before the game.
Al Ahly’s medical and technical staff are therefore handling El Shenawy’s injury step by step, with the priority being to avoid rushing his return and prevent any setback that could affect his readiness during the upcoming period.
