Emam Ashour
LW (RW)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Feb 20, 1998 (28)
Right
6'0"
159 lb
Forced off at halftime
Ashour was substituted at halftime of Tuesday's World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina after requesting to be taken off due to an injury.
Analysis: Ashour was unable to continue following the opening 45 minutes and informed the coaching staff that he could not carry on. The midfielder had been an important figure for Egypt throughout the tournament, making his early exit a significant concern in a high-stakes knockout match. The nature and severity of the injury have not yet been disclosed, and further evaluation is expected to determine his status going forward. Egypt will be hoping the issue is not serious, given Ashour's influence in midfield.
Scores in win Friday
Ashour scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 (5-3) penalty shootout victory over Australia.
Analysis: Ashour found the back of the net with a thumping header following an assist from Karim Hafez, who departed the contest with an injury late in the second half. Ashour has made a strong case to be considered one of Egypt's best players in the current World Cup run and has already scored twice. He should be among the team's primary playmakers in a tough Round of 16 matchup against Argentina on Tuesday.
Quiet before half-time sub
Emam Ashour registered two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Iran.
Analysis: Ashour was deployed on the right in an unfamiliar role that went against his natural side and it showed. He looked a shadow of himself in that position and struggled to make any offensive impact, managing only two crosses with one accurate before being taken off at half time. Two tackles and one interception were his only defensive contributions in a very quiet outing.
More active, less threatening
Ashour logged three shots not on goal, two chances created and two inaccurate crosses during Egypt's 3-1 win Sunday against New Zealand.
Analysis: Ashour both played and logged a lot more against New Zealand, but his effectiveness fell short. Despite increasing shots, chances created and crosses, the midfielder's G/A remained unchanged. As part of an attacking quartet with Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and Mostafa Ziko, Ashour may hold relatively limited upside, especially considering both the Salah-Marmoush pedigree and Ziko's recent form. For the World Cup, Ashour's two games feature one goal on five shots, and his next opportunity to improve is Friday against a competitive Iran that drew 0-0 with Belgium.
Scores only goal in strong display
Emam Ashour scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw against Belgium.
Analysis: Ashour earned a start despite featuring only sparingly in the recent friendlies, chosen by coach Hossam Hassan for the creativity, dribbling, ball carrying and shooting power he offers. He justified the decision in the most direct way possible, scoring Egypt's only goal with a powerful long-range strike, and also took charge of corners from the left while fulfilling his defensive responsibilities with one tackle, one interception and one clearance. The only blemish on his night was a big chance he could not take that would have seen him walk away with a brace.
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