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Egypt Boss Sends Message After Hassan’s Celtic Omission

Egypt manager Ali Maher has called for hard work and perseverance as Haissem Hassan joins his first international squad following a frustrating weekend at Celtic. The winger was left out altogether against Kilmarnock, with Martin O’Neill pointing towards competition for…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:04 PM
Egypt Boss Sends Message After Hassan’s Celtic Omission
Key Things to Know
  • Egypt manager Maher urged players to give their utmost effort following Hassan's omission from Celtic's matchday squad.
  • Celtic manager Martin O’Neill pointed to strong competition for attacking places as the reason for Hassan's Kilmarnock absence.
  • Hassan was selected for Egypt's upcoming international fixtures against Malawi scheduled for November 13 and November 17.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Egypt manager Maher has urged his squad to give their utmost effort, providing a message of motivation for Celtic winger Hassan following his omission from the club's matchday squad. Hassan was left out entirely against Kilmarnock, with manager Martin O’Neill citing intense competition for places across Celtic's attacking positions.

Hassan now has an opportunity to impress Maher and secure minutes as Egypt prepares for two fixtures against Malawi on November 13 and 17. The international break offers Hassan a platform to rebuild form before returning to fight for squad selection at Celtic alongside teammates Jota, Yang, and James Forrest.

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