Egypt's star defender Hany Ramzy was heavily attacked before and after his game against Hansa Rostock.

Before the game Hansa Rostock supporters whistled at the Egyptian every time he touched the ball, and after his sending off, Kaiserslautern's midfielder criticized the player too. However Kaiserslautern's coach Andy Brehme defended Ramzy all the way.

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Basler unhappy with Ramzy and his teammates:

Kaiserslautern midfielder Mario Basler accused his teammates of not trying as their title challenge faltered following Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Hansa Rostock. "If we play like this, we will not become German champions," he said.

"If you lose a game like this, without even picking up at least a point, you cannot be surprised when the title race is going on without you."

Basler singled out Egypt defender Hany Ramzy, recently restored to the side after he was sacked following a sexual harassment case went against him, for criticism. Ramzy was sent off after just half an hour for picking up two yellow cards. "This is something that should not happen to an experienced player like him," Basler added.

Brehme supported Ramzy and defended him:

Kaiserslautern coach Andy Brehme was less dramatic. He said: "Usually, Hany is a fair and clever player. It seems that he can't get the [harassment] affair out of his mind."

Negative attitude from Rostock fans towards Ramzy:

Rostock fans whistled at the Egyptian every time he touched the ball, and some fans displayed a banner which read: 'Ramzy, go to jail!'

Egyptianplayers.com comments:

EP wish Ramzy to pass this period without negative effect on his self confidence. As it seemed that everybody is getting harsh on him starting from German media, rival clubs supporters, referees and even some of his teammates.

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