Egypt coach Hossam El-Badry feels the absence of key players such as Liverpool star Mohamed Salah led to their underwhelming recent results.
The Pharaohs were held 0-0 by lowly-ranked Comoros in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier on Monday.
The draw away in Moroni was the second point for Egypt in Group G where they are now in third spot after also being frustrated in a 1-1 draw against Kenya at home four days earlier.
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Monday's result sparked outrage in Egypt after the seven-time African champions, who are ranked 49 in the world, were held by a team placed 142 globally.