Egypt coach Hector Cuper defended his tactics on Monday, saying a different strategy may not have led the Pharaohs to what will be their first World Cup in 28 years.
Egypt have gathered in Cairo for the first time since October 8, when they qualified for the World Cup with a game to spare after beating Republic of Congo 2-1 to top Africa Group E.
They tick off that last qualifier, against Ghana, on Sunday.
Yet, despite the long-awaited qualification, Cuper has been widely criticized in Egypt for his cautious tactics and heavy reliance on Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.