Shawky Gharib, coach of the Egyptian under-23 Olympic team, confirmed that the international Mohamed Salah, Liverpool player, who has won several European and international titles, will lead the youth team during the Olympic Games, which will be held in the Japanese capital, “Tokyo”, on 23 Next July, it is permitted to use three players from the first team of the participating countries.
Historic glory of the Egyptian ball
Gharib added, to “Al Watan Sport”, that he did not settle on the other two names permanently, out of the three names that he will join in the under-23 Olympic team in the pre-tournament camp, to support the team in a manner that allows it to participate strongly, with a view to obtaining a medal Olympic, crowning the Egyptian sports achievements, and achieving a historical glory for the Egyptian football.
The centers needed by the Olympic team
The Olympic team’s technical director revealed the centers that he needs to support, noting that he plans to support the goalkeeper with one of the senior goalkeepers, because the Olympic team’s goalkeepers do not participate mainly in their club matches, and also needs a player in the defense center, because they are from The sensitive and important centers, on which the results of the matches depend greatly.
The Olympic team includes promising elements
Shawky Gharib pointed out that the current Olympic team includes promising elements capable of representing Egypt and competing vigorously, but it needs to include a veteran captain of the team, who can guide his teammates, and that the goal and defense lines need players with experience in international matches, to secure the two defense areas And the goal in the Olympic Games.
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