Hull City: Egyptian duo Gedo and Fathi in line for substitutes bench (video)
STEVE Bruce will resist the urge of handing Gedo and Ahmed Fathi a first Hull City start at Brighton tomorrow – but hinted at least one of the Tigers' new boys will make the substitutes bench.
Having signed on loan from Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the final hours of the January transfer window, Gedo and Fathi finally joined up with City yesterday ahead of the trip to the Amex Stadium.
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NEW BOYS: Gedo and Ahmed Fathi.
A hectic week saw the pair granted work permits from the British Embassy on Tuesday, before travelling to Madrid to feature in Egypt's 2-1 friendly loss to Chile on Wednesday evening.
Bruce is concerned the exertions will have taken their toll on Gedo and Fathi this week, but will measure the newcomers' fitness in a training session at Arsenal en route to the Sussex coast this afternoon.
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"There's no chance of either player starting, but we'll weigh up whether or not to put them on the bench," Bruce told the Mail.
"They're extremely tired. They've been on trains, planes and automobiles this week to get here.
"We'll train down at Arsenal and we'll see by the look of them. They've not played a lot so we'll take that into account.
"There's no question about their ability. You don't become a regular for the Egypt national team if you can't play. The big issues are how fit they are and how quickly they can adapt to English football.
"It won't be easy for them but they're very good players who are used to pressure."
The attacking threat of Gedo makes him the most likely to be handed a place on the bench tomorrow, but the absence of Abdoulaye Faye may also usher Fathi forward.
Faye has been ruled out for at least three weeks with a calf strain, however, Bruce will be able to call upon last week's knee injury victim David Meyler after he trained fully yesterday.
8 Comments
by merlin_
Friday, February 08 2013, 5:16PM
“Since we are on religious theme, What about Malcolm Lord?
My Chilton reference was an error Baz which I saw only after the post appeared.
I do think even the Almighty would laugh at TonyM's gag.”
by TonyM
Friday, February 08 2013, 4:23PM
“Snothillbaz, I think Merlin calls him that because he was brilliant on crosses!”
by VoiceNreason
Friday, February 08 2013, 1:30PM
“With Faye out injured from last week at Millwall then there is a place in the matchday pool of 18 players. Gedo for the bench. If Fathi also gets a spot then ekither Stewart or Olifinjana will make way.”
by SnothillBaz
Friday, February 08 2013, 1:24PM
“Merlin...... Christ Chilton! I love it, just love it! I guess that was a deliberate typo!”
by merlin_
Friday, February 08 2013, 12:52PM
“I have a good feeling about the three Egyptians. Elmo is already worth his weight in gold. Judging by the Vids I've seen Gedo may well be another Stuart Elliot or Christ Chilton with his heading ability. And with Fahti, Brady and Elmo troubling defenders to get the ball inthe box we could well be in for an interesting time ahead.
The weather is set to turn a bit cooler next week, so it may be time to explain the term brass monkeys to our new stars. Every precaution should be taken as we dont want any unusual injuries!!!!!!!! ;-))”
by hisham2004
Friday, February 08 2013, 12:00PM
“Hi my friend ( bigbillybilly ) to know that in Arabic its pet difficult but sure you can say it
( bel tawfeeq ) easy isn't it
anyway thanks for your interest and good luck for the Tigers .”
by Sport_Trader
Friday, February 08 2013, 10:54AM
“When the likes of Tom Cairney and Liam Rosenior are struggling to make the bench, and Andy Dawson has almost become the forgotten man (just messing Andy you'll NEVER be forgotten!), it simply confirms what a fantastic job Steve Bruce has done in a little over 6 months.
Whether one or both are on the bench I'm pretty sure Brucie will make the right decision, let's face it he hasn't done badly so far!”
by BigBillyBilly
Friday, February 08 2013, 9:56AM
“Looking forward to seeing these boys get started,good luck fellas! (How do you say that in Arabic,Youssef?!)”