The Egypt national team coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, is considering using a 4-2-3-1 formation in the upcoming match against South Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The tactical approach comes as Mohamed Salah is absent from the current camp after being officially excused from the match, prompting the coaching staff to reconsider its attacking options and overall tactical setup.
Hossam Hassan’s Tactical Plan Against South Sudan
Hossam Hassan is considering a back four, supported by two holding midfielders to provide balance between the defensive and attacking phases.
4-2-3-1 Could Provide Tactical Balance
The proposed formation would feature three attacking players operating behind a central striker, with the roles distributed to provide greater attacking presence while maintaining defensive stability.
The coaching staff is continuing to assess the available players before making a final decision on the starting lineup.
Egypt Still Considering Its Starting Striker
The coaching staff has yet to settle on the player who will lead Egypt’s attack against South Sudan.
Final Decision Expected Before the Match
The final decision on the starting striker remains open as the coaching staff continues to evaluate the available attacking options and determine the lineup that best fits the expected tactical approach.
The absence of Mohamed Salah has also increased the importance of selecting the right attacking combination for the match.
Egypt Squad for the September Camp
The goalkeeping options include Mostafa Shobeir, El Mahdy Soliman, Mohamed Alaa, and Abdel Aziz El Balouty.
The defensive group consists of Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Rami Rabia, Hossam Abdel Meguid, Omar Fayed, Ahmed Fattouh, and Karim Hafez.
The midfielders include Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Ali Mahmoud, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Zico, and Haitham Hassan.
The attacking options are Omar Marmoush, Hamza Abdelkarim, and Osama Faisal.
Mohamed Salah’s Absence Leads to Tactical Changes
Mohamed Salah’s absence from the South Sudan match is one of the main factors affecting Egypt’s tactical plans, particularly with the coaching staff having to redistribute attacking responsibilities.
The official lineup is expected to reveal whether Hossam Hassan will ultimately rely on the 4-2-3-1 formation and which striker will lead the attack.
What formation could Egypt use against South Sudan?
The coaching staff is considering a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Why is Mohamed Salah absent from the match?
Mohamed Salah has been officially excused from the match and is not part of the current camp.
Who is Egypt’s head coach?
Hossam Hassan is the head coach of the Egypt national team.
Has Egypt decided on its starting striker?
The coaching staff has not yet made a final decision on the starting central striker.
