CAIRO: Egypt technical staff refused to confirm whether or not Hosni Abd-Rabou will be a fit to feature for the Pharaohs in their curial World Cup qualifier against Algeria next Saturday.
The Ahly Dubai midfielder sustained an ankle injury in a UAE league game last week to raise doubts over his ability to play in the crunch qualifying meeting.
Abd-Rabou should have learnt fate by Saturday, but the coaching staff members remain cautious about revealing information about his condition.
It was only announced on the Egyptian Football Association s official website that the 25-year-old has started his rehab, but mentioned nothing about his chances to catch the anticipated game.
On the other hand, Middlesbrough midfielder Mohamed Shawky and Eskisehirspor defender Abdel-Zaher Al-Saqqa joined Egypt s training camp on Sunday.
Borussia Dortmund striker Mohamed Zidan will be the last to arrive, as he will get back home on Monday.
