Mohamed Hamdy Suffers Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Mohamed Abu Al-Ala, the doctor of the Egyptian national team, revealed that the scans undergone by Mohamed Hamdy, a national team player, confirmed that he has a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee.
Mohamed Hamdy was injured in the first half of the Egypt vs. Benin Round of 16 match in the Africa Cup of Nations, which ended with the Pharaohs winning 3-1.
Hossam Hassan, the coach of the Egyptian national team, decided to substitute Ahmed Fattouh in place of Mohamed Hamdy, who left the field in tears.
Abu Al-Ala confirmed that the scans showed Mahmoud Trezeguet has a torn ankle ligament and indicated that Trezeguet will be prepared to join the remaining matches of the tournament.
Egypt's national team will play against the winner of the match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Mohamed Hamdy was injured in the first half of the Egypt vs. Benin Round of 16 match in the Africa Cup of Nations, which ended with the Pharaohs winning 3-1.
Hossam Hassan, the coach of the Egyptian national team, decided to substitute Ahmed Fattouh in place of Mohamed Hamdy, who left the field in tears.
Abu Al-Ala confirmed that the scans showed Mahmoud Trezeguet has a torn ankle ligament and indicated that Trezeguet will be prepared to join the remaining matches of the tournament.
Egypt's national team will play against the winner of the match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals of the tournament.