Egypt’s Mohamed Salah arrives at the stadium before the matchReuters
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is suffering from a hamstring issue but the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) gave no indication on Saturday whether he would be fit for his country’s World Cup last-32 clash with Australia on Friday
Salah was substituted during Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Iran on Friday after complaining of pain, and scans later confirmed a hamstring strain, team doctor Mohamed Abou El Ela said in a statement released by the EFA
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah during the warm up before the match
The 34-year-old has begun a treatment programme, the statement added. Salah scored one goal and provided two assists in Egypt’s three group-stage matches as they reached the knockout stage for the first time
Regular left back Ahmed Fatouh has suffered a hamstring tear and is unlikely to recover in time to face Australia, according to the EFA
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