Mohamed Abdelmonem

ANALYSIS
Abdelmonem returned to team training ahead of the match and had appeared to be on track for a potential return, but he ultimately was not deemed fit enough to feature. The center-back will miss a second consecutive match after suffering a heavy ankle bruise against Iran earlier in the tournament. His absence limits Egypt's defensive depth for one of its biggest matches of the competition, though he was not expected to be a guaranteed starter. Abdelmonem's next opportunity to return will depend on both his recovery and Egypt's progression in the tournament.