Egypt goalkeeper El-Shennawy to miss three months of action following shoulder surgery

Egyptian national team and Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy will be sidelined for three months after undergoing laparoscopic surgery on his shoulder in Germany, as confirmed by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Friday.

Mahmoud Elassal , Friday 26 Jan 2024,

Cape Verde s Gilson Tavares, left, scores the opening goal during the African Cup of Nations Group B soccer match between Cape Verde and Egypt at the Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. AP

In an official statement, the EFA stated: "El-Shennawy is expected to be out of action for three months."

The 35-year-old shot-stopper sustained the shoulder injury during Egypt's recent 2-2 draw against Cape Verde in the final round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage.

This setback adds to the challenges faced by Egypt's coach, Rui Vitoria, who is already coping with the absence of captain and star winger Mohamed Salah due to a hamstring injury suffered in a match against Ghana.

El-Shennawy played a crucial role in helping the Pharaohs secure a spot in the round of 16, finishing second in Group B with three points from three draws.

Egypt is set to face DR Congo in the AFCON 2023 knockout stage on Sunday, with NBE Club goalkeeper Mohamed Abo Gabal expected to fill in for El-Shennawy in the remaining matches of the tournament.

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