The former Ismaili man was given two weeks off after he picked up a knee injury while playing for Egypt in the 3-0 loss to the US last month in the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Fathi is currently undergoing a rehabilitation program in Germany, with Ahli chief doctor Ihab Ali supervising his progress.

"My rehab is going just fine, the German doctors' diagnosis is typical to that of Ihab Ali," he told FilGoal.com.

The 24-year-old took no part in Egypt's 3-0 win over Rwanda in the World Cup qualifying stage on Sunday.

Initial medical examination had indicated that Fathi would need six weeks to get back in action.

Fathi assured he would catch the Pharaohs' upcoming clash in September.

"I'll be back in training midway through July; there will be enough time for me to prepare for Egypt's next game with Rwanda, which takes place in Kigali," Fathi explained.

Egypt lie in second place of the qualifying stage Group C on four points, while Algeria are at the top with seven.

Rwanda are languishing at the bottom with a sole point, Zambia are third with four.