Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary eyeing history in dead-rubber clash against Saudi Arabia

Sport360 staff 00:38 25/06/2018
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  • Mohamed Salah-led Egypt will head to face Saudi Arabia on Monday, in their bid to win their first game at the World Cup and also make sure they don’t finish bottom of Group A.

    Although coach Hector Cuper has revealed that he might not tinker much with the starting eleven, despite Egpyt now out of contention for the knock-out stages of the tournament.

    45-year-old goalkeeper Essam El Hadary therefore might have to wait to set a record as the oldest player ever to appear at a World Cup.

    “The manager needs a reason to make changes,” said Cuper.

    “We are not going to change our style.”

    Hector Cuper 1

    The age record has currently belongs to Colombia’s Faryd Mondragon who was 43 years and three days old when he played against Japan in World Cup 2014.

    Speaking ahead of the game, El Hadary said, “I will be very happy if I participate and set the record.

    “But it is not certain.”

    Egypt will be playing for pride and aim for all three points as they look to end their campaign on a winning note.

    “We must bow out in style,” Cuper stated.

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