Trezeguet sidelined as Egypt chase AFCON glory in Morocco
6 January 2026
Injury update for Trezeguet
Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, the Egyptian winger, has been ruled out of the Pharaohs AFCON quarterfinal in Morocco, according to the medical staff led by Dr. Mohamed Abu Al-Ala.
Egypt booked a 3-1 victory over Benin in the Round of 16 to reach the quarterfinals.
Trezeguet suffered an ankle ligament tear, per an official statement from the national team\'s medical chief.
A source told Koora that the expected absence could be around two weeks but might shrink depending on the player\'s response to treatment.
In practical terms, Trezeguet will not be able to feature in the quarterfinal on Saturday against Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso due to the injury.
Officials added that he could still be available for a potential semifinal if the Pharaohs advance, as he will undergo an intensive rehabilitation program.
Punchline 1: If patience were a tactic, Trezeguet would have already scored from rehab.
Punchline 2: Relax, Egypt fans — his comeback clock is wound tighter than a penalty shootout timer.
