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Egypt to Assess Salah After He Asked to Be Substituted, Says Coach
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Egypt to Assess Salah After He Asked to Be Substituted, Says Coach

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan stated Mohamed Salah will be assessed after asking to be substituted during a match.
  • Hassan expressed confidence in his squad's depth despite potential player absences.
  • Egypt secured second place in their group and will face Australia in the next round.

Egypt's national football team captain Mohamed Salah requested to be substituted during their 1-1 World Cup draw against Iran, prompting an assessment of his fitness ahead of the knockout stage. Salah appeared visibly frustrated when replaced 12 minutes into the second half.

He asked to come off. If a player asks to be substituted, it means he felt something.

— Hossam HassanExplaining why Mohamed Salah was substituted during the match against Iran.

Coach Hossam Hassan confirmed that Salah asked to come off, indicating the player felt an issue. "We'll make sure what the problem is. We'll assess him," Hassan told beIN Sports. Left back Ahmed Fatouh will also undergo evaluation for an injury, while midfielder Hamdi Fathi is being monitored for recovery in time for the round of 32 match against Australia.

We'll make sure what the problem is. We'll assess him.

— Hossam HassanStating the plan to evaluate Mohamed Salah's condition.

Despite these fitness concerns, Hassan expressed strong confidence in his squad's capabilities. Egypt secured second place in Group G with five points, trailing leaders Belgium on goal difference. "I have warriors. I have Egyptian players who are worthy of the trust placed in them," Hassan stated, emphasizing his faith in every player. He added that he does not worry about missing players, as he has complete confidence in the entire squad.

I have warriors. I have Egyptian players who are worthy of the trust placed in them.

— Hossam HassanExpressing confidence in his squad despite potential injuries.

Hassan hailed Egypt's progression to the knockout stage as a proud achievement for the country, the Arab world, and Africa. The team will now focus on preparing for their upcoming match against Australia. "We'll prepare ourselves, work hard and do everything we can for what's coming next," he concluded.

We'll prepare ourselves, work hard and do everything we can for what's coming next.

— Hossam HassanLooking ahead to Egypt's next match in the knockout stage.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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