I played because Anderlecht needed me, says Hassan

A feverish Hassan helped pave the way for Anderlecht's tremendous 6-0 win over FC Brussels with a 7th minute strike on Saturday before being stretched off the pitch in second-half when he passed out.

“I’m glad I took part and scored in the game that helped Anderlecht retain the league title,” the Egypt skipper told FilGoal.com on Sunday.

Hassan was suffering from a fever over the past week and was no set to start against Brussels.

"I wasn’t supposed to play," he said. "I had a sore throat and my temperature was 40 degrees Celsius.

"Even the coach asked me to sit out the game but I couldn’t, I knew that my team needed me," Hassan added.

But the former Besiktas midfielder said that he suffered a lot before and throughout the game before being substituted midway through the second half.

"I had to take a lot of medication before the game, and also during half-time."

"After Biglia's penalty I fainted and I was immediately substituted, but thank God I regained consciousness as soon as I entered the dressing room."