Egypt sweat on Salah fitness after hamstring strain

Egypt's World Cup campaign faces uncertainty as captain Mohamed Salah nurses a hamstring strain. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has not yet confirmed if the star forward will be fit for the team's last-32 clash against Australia on Friday.

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Salah was substituted during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran after complaining of pain, and scans later confirmed a hamstring strain.

Salah was substituted during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran after reporting pain. Subsequent scans confirmed a hamstring strain, according to a statement from team doctor Mohamed Abou El Ela, released by the EFA. The 34-year-old forward has commenced a treatment program.

Salah has been a key player for Egypt in the group stage, contributing one goal and two assists as the team reached the knockout rounds for the first time. His absence would be a significant blow.

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The 34-year-old has begun a treatment programme.

Adding to Egypt's injury concerns, regular left-back Ahmed Fatouh is unlikely to recover in time for the Australia match due to a hamstring tear. Meanwhile, center-back Mohamed Abdelmonem sustained a severe ankle bruise before being substituted against Iran but is reportedly preparing to face Australia.

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Regular left back Ahmed Fatouh has suffered a hamstring tear and is unlikely to recover in time to face Australia.