Karim Hafez Ramadan Seif El Din
LB
Possession Builder
Mar 12, 1996 (30)
Left
5'9"
141 lb
Bags eight clearances
Hafez recorded one interception and eight clearances in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Argentina.
Analysis: Hafez would start at left-back for Egypt against Argentina after being cleared for play, earning the start in their final two games of the tournament. This comes after he only earned two minutes in the group stage, going unused twice while earning a bench spot. He ends the tournament with two starts in three appearances, recording three interceptions, three tackles and 11 clearances.
Cleared to face Argentina
Hafez (strain) was cleared to play in Tuesday's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Argentina after medical examinations confirmed his availability, according to Btolat.
Analysis: Hafez avoided a significant injury after being forced off during Egypt's previous match, with concerns initially raised about a possible muscular issue. The positive medical update suggests the left-back was likely dealing with a minor problem rather than a strain. His availability is a boost for Egypt heading into one of its toughest tests of the tournament, as he has been a regular presence on the left flank. Hafez is expected to reclaim his usual role in the starting lineup against Argentina.
Departs with injury
Hafez exited Friday's Round of 16 clash with an apparent muscular injury, according to Futbol De Primera.
Analysis: It's unclear whether Hafez is actually dealing with a muscular strain or just a cramp, but he wasn't able to continue in the latter stages of the second half. He was replaced by Trezeguet.
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