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title: "Celtic: Fans discuss Hatem Abd Elhamed following tweet"
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author: "Luke Seychell"
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published: "2020-05-07T11:30:41Z"
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# Celtic: Fans discuss Hatem Abd Elhamed following tweet

**A Celtic fan has started a debate over Hatem Abd Elhamed, and many of the fanbase are now discussing the Hoops player’s career so far in Scotland.**

Elhamed signed for the side in July 2019 from Israeli club Hapoel Beer Sheva, via [Transfermarkt,](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hatem-abd-elhamed/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/176990/wettbewerb/SC1/saison/2019)but hasn’t had the easiest debut campaign.

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The defender has spent most of the season on the sidelines after suffering a muscle injury that ruled him out from November until the end of February. He managed to start in Celtic’s last match and even picked up an assist in the 5-0 thrashing of St.Mirren, via [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51685365), however unluckily for the right-back, football has had to be postponed since. He will be hoping he will stay in the starting eleven when it resumes.

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His injury struggles have been the main topic of discussion, and the Hoops faithful are debating whether he will be able to remain fully fit for a long period, with one fan saying “Hope so. Great player”. However, another is worried he could become “another \[Tom\] Rogic” – a player who has also struggled with injuries.

Keeping four clean sheets in the five matches he has managed to play whilst also grabbing an assist highlights that Celtic could have a capable player, but only if the 29 year-old, via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hatem-abd-elhamed/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/176990/wettbewerb/SC1/saison/2019), can overcome his [injury issues](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tom-rogic/verletzungen/spieler/213672).

Here is what fans had to say following the tweet:

> Elhammed looks a fine signing. Strong and fast and can play right back or centre half. Question remains though – will he ever be fully fit for a long period ? [pic.twitter.com/1gMkX3USl1](https://t.co/1gMkX3USl1)
>
> — St.Anthony (@Stephen4\_2) [May 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/Stephen4_2/status/1258063576239165440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The injury he got was definitely for the cause. The stretch he put on to get there… Neil says he sees him as a centre half… a think if he was fit all the time it would just be a matter of throwing him a jersey…play anywhere you asked him
>
> — BENNYBHOYBARDGOVAN (@CapuanoBenny) [May 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/CapuanoBenny/status/1258064658277285889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Probably not.
>
> — John (@Goose1167) [May 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/Goose1167/status/1258064769023696897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> One bad injury can lead to a cycle of niggly injuries.\
> Surely had sufficient recovery time.\
> Clean slate to kick on
>
> — Gazzarinho (@gazzarinho1) [May 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/gazzarinho1/status/1258064025990070272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Exactly.Fine player but what’s the point of having him if he’s in the stand most games
>
> — – (@penecelt) [May 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/penecelt/status/1258070906351554560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Hope so. Great player
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> — Brendan Mccarthy (@BrendanMccarth7) [May 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/BrendanMccarth7/status/1258067071369383943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Fantastic player that looks perfect for right back or right sided CB in the 3 but looks like he could be another rogic.
>
> — Kevin Hackett (@KevinHa26255509) [May 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/KevinHa26255509/status/1258070288224456713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Celtic fans, what are your thoughts on Hatem Abd Elhamed? Comment below!***