Egyptian star Ahmed Fathi happy to wait for his Hull City break
HULL City's Ahmed Fathi says he is willing to remain patient to play his part in the Tigers' push for promotion to the Premier League.
The 28-year-old joined the Tigers on loan on the final day of the January transfer window, but has yet to make any real impact at the KC Stadium.
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Hull City's Al-Ahly loan star Ahmed Fathi in action for the reserves against Mansfield.
Whilst his Al Ahly team-mate Gedo has become an instant hit after bagging five goals in eight appearances, Fathi has been limited to just three fleeting appearances off the bench.
It has been a frustrating start for the international player, especially given he is regarded as one of the best right-backs in Egypt and Africa.
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Thousands of football fans in Egypt are now following the fortunes of the Tigers due to the presence of Gedo, Fathi and Ahmed Elmohamady, and although there is a clamour for the defender to be handed his chance back home, the player himself says he is happy to bide his time.
He even revealed City had turned down an approach from a rival Championship club who had enquired as to whether his loan arrangement could be changed to allow him to play elsewhere.
Speaking of his struggle to win a starting place at City, Fahti told Egyptian journalists: "I am training very well, and I'm not angry for not participating. I got an offer from another team in Championship, but Steve Bruce refused.
"He told me not to rush and promised me a bigger role in the next matches."
Despite not having made his breakthrough at the Tigers, Fathi has great pedigree having become Egypt's youngest ever international at just 17 in 2001 against South Africa.
He was a member of the Egyptian youth team that won the African Youth Cup in 2003 and played a big role in the Egypt squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
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10 Comments
by Brucies_Nose
Friday, March 15 2013, 5:40AM
“I reckon we are going to see Fathi in a defensive midfield role towards the end of the season, marshalling the back four and freeing up our central midfield to be able to get creative.”
by FodTiger
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:21PM
“Well done Ahmed, that's just the kind of attitude we love to hear as supporters. And we all hope you play your part in our quest for the premier league.”
by SnothillBaz
Thursday, March 14 2013, 12:26PM
“As soon as the Egyptian lads get some sun on their backs, you just watch them go. It must be awful for them having to play in comparatively freezing conditions. The best is yet to come from them!”
by VoiceNreason
Thursday, March 14 2013, 10:24AM
“Meyler is one booking away from a 2 game ban and i think that young bruce is just 2 bookings away from a 2 game ban. Fathi is the ideal player for the holding midfield role but he has to prove his fitness and be match ready. it would not surprise me to see Fathi play @ Huddersfield Town as that game will be a war of attrition. The state of the Huddersfield pitch is far worse than the KC one.”
by VoiceNreason
Thursday, March 14 2013, 10:24AM
“Meyler is one booking away from a 2 game ban and i think that young bruce is just 2 bookings away from a 2 game ban. Fathi is the ideal player for the holding midfield role but he has to prove his fitness and be match ready. it would not surprise me to see Fathi play @ Huddersfield Town as that game will be a war of attrition. The state of the Huddersfield pitch is far worse than the KC one.”
by mikekipling
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:28AM
“A great attitude to have without a doubt.I hope he proves himself and goes on to be a big hit with City.Well done to you Ahmed for having the patience you obviously have in abundence.
I'm sure when you do eventually get the chance to play,you will shine like your fellow Egyptians Gedo and Elmohamady.”
by mikekipling
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:23AM
“A great attitude to have without a doubt.I hope he does get his chance and prove to be a big hit like his countrymen Gedo and Elmohamady.I'm sure he will prove his worth when eventually given a proper run out.”
by newlad
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:21AM
“That is the type of player we need , committed , working away to ensure he remains fit , just waiting for his turn to shine , well done to him .
Ahmed , your time will come within the next few weeks I feel , thanks for your commitment and dedication to the team .”
by newlad
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:21AM
“That's the type of player we need , committed , working away to ensure he remains fit , just waiting for his turn to shine , well done to him .
Ahmed , your time will come within the next few weeks I feel , thanks for your commitment and dedication to the team .”
by newlad
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:20AM
“That's the type of player we need , committed , working away to ensure he remains fit , just waiting for his turn to shine , well done to him .
Ahmed , your time will come within the next few weeks I feel , thanks for your commitment and dedication to the team .”