Ibrahim Hassan, the director of the Egyptian national team, spoke about the level of the Pharaohs in the first half, and Argentina's style, in the match taking place between the two teams, within the World Cup competitions.
Egypt's national team meets its Argentine counterpart, within the round of 16 competitions of the World Cup, and the match between the two teams is held on the pitch of Atlanta Stadium in the United States of America.
Ibrahim Hassan's statements
Ibrahim Hassan, the director of the Egyptian national team, began his statements, which he made on television via the "beIN Sports" channel, saying: "We have seen clips of the Argentine national team, and we have followed Lionel Messi's movements, and we are trying to close the depth of the pitch, and we are trying to pose a threat with speed in transitions and this is our style".
He added: "Imam Ashour felt tired and it is possible that a change in the plan will occur, it may become (5-3-2) with the presence of Mohamed Salah and Zizo up front".
He continued: "The Argentine national team's movements are surprising, but the Egyptian national team is fully aware of that and has so far maintained its focus".
He added: "It is possible that Imam Ashour will leave, and we have several winning cards on the bench, such as Omar Marmoush and Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, and many players, and God willing they will provide the necessary addition to the national team".
He concluded: "We face the world champions and they have the best player in the world, and we are the Egyptian national team and we play the World Cup just like them and the team feels the fans and seeks to please them".
