🔥 Abdel Monsef praises a new generation of Egyptian talents
Mohamed Abdel Monsef, goalkeeper coach of the Egypt youth national team, spoke about a number of emerging talents in Egyptian football, stressing that the national team currently has a group of promising players capable of making a strong impact on Egyptian football in the coming years.
His comments came after Egypt secured qualification for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations by finishing top of the North Africa tournament with 9 points, ahead of Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia.
Abdel Monsef explained that working with players at this age requires a different approach, as the objective is not only to achieve results but also to develop a generation capable of progressing to higher levels in the future.
⭐ Talents capable of reaching the national team and playing abroad
Abdel Monsef praised several players who have impressed with the Egypt youth national team, particularly ENPPI duo Anas Roshdy and Azab Ali, as well as Zamalek player Mohamed Hamdy and Al Ahly player Mahmoud Salah.
He believes that some of these players possess the technical and personal qualities needed to potentially pursue professional opportunities outside Egypt in the future, stressing that the emergence of such talents is a positive sign for Egyptian football.
Mahmoud Salah closing in on the senior national team
Abdel Monsef spoke specifically about Mahmoud Salah, praising his ability and potential to reach the Egypt senior national team.
He explained that he had expected the player to have a promising future since his time working in El Mahalla, adding that Egypt senior national team head coach Hossam Hassan has been following the player for some time.
According to Abdel Monsef, Mahmoud Salah's performances during the previous season have made him one of the players closest to earning an opportunity with the senior national team in the near future.
🏆 Mohamed Hamdy.. Zamalek's potential surprise against Al Ahly
Abdel Monsef also discussed Mohamed Hamdy and Omar Abdel Aziz, stressing that both players deserve a genuine opportunity with Zamalek's first team.
He revealed that he had spoken with Moataz Gamal about the two players and explained that the coach has strong belief in their abilities, before specifically highlighting Mohamed Hamdy.
Abdel Monsef believes Mohamed Hamdy could be Zamalek's surprise against Al Ahly in the upcoming derby, should he be given the opportunity to play, expressing his confidence that the young player can deliver a strong performance against the difficult opponent.
Question: Can Mohamed Hamdy make a difference in the derby?
Answer: Abdel Monsef believes the player has the ability to deliver a strong performance, but receiving an opportunity to play will be the key factor in allowing him to prove his qualities against Al Ahly.
⚽ Abdel Monsef: The derby cannot be predicted
Regarding the upcoming Al Ahly-Zamalek clash, Abdel Monsef stressed that derby matches have their own special circumstances and cannot be judged solely by previous results or current conditions.
He acknowledged that Zamalek are going through some difficulties, but insisted that this does not automatically give Al Ahly a clear advantage, with both sides having an equal chance before the match.
Abdel Monsef believes the nature of derby matches provides players with additional motivation, as clashes between Al Ahly and Zamalek are traditionally highly competitive regardless of the circumstances surrounding either team.
He also pointed out that the Egyptian League Cup could provide Zamalek with an important opportunity to give more playing time to young players, allowing the coaching staff to evaluate their abilities in competitive matches.
📢 Abdel Monsef settles the debate over El Shenawy and Shobeir
Abdel Monsef also discussed the relationship between Al Ahly goalkeepers Mohamed El Shenawy and Mostafa Shobeir, stressing that the incident involving El Shenawy and Hossam Hassan has nothing to do with the relationship between the two Al Ahly goalkeepers.
He explained that El Shenawy treats Shobeir very well and considers him like a younger brother, emphasizing that their competition is based on mutual respect.
Abdel Monsef insisted that the competition between El Shenawy and Shobeir is healthy and that there are no real problems between them, adding that their positive relationship is not simply an image presented to the media but is built on genuine mutual respect and appreciation.
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