Egypt's national football team coach, Hassan, has made the decision to rest star player Mohamed Salah for the upcoming match against South Sudan on September 29. This decision was made due to concerns over the artificial turf of the stadium where the match will take place. The match is part of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and Egypt is looking to bounce back from a goalless draw against Angola in their previous match.
According to sources, the decision to rest Salah was made in agreement with the player himself, with the aim of protecting him from potential injuries on the artificial turf. The coach and the team's management are keen to ensure that their star player is fit and ready for future matches. Salah has been a key player for Egypt in recent years, and his absence will be felt by the team.
The match against South Sudan is set to take place at the Juba Stadium in South Sudan's capital, Juba. The stadium's artificial turf has raised concerns among the team's management, who fear that it may not be suitable for Salah to play on. Egypt is currently second in their qualifying group, behind Malawi, who have won their first match.
Egypt's squad for the match against South Sudan includes a mix of experienced and young players. The team's goalkeepers are Mustafa Shobier, El-Mahdi Suleiman, and Mohamed Alaa. The team's defense includes players such as Mohamed Hani, Rami Rabia, and Ahmed Fattoh. The midfield includes players like Marwan Attia, Emad Moteab, and Ahmed Zizo.
The team's attack will be led by players like Omar Marmoush, Hamza Abdelkarem, and Mostafa Zico. Salah's absence will be felt in the attack, but the team's management is confident that they have the depth and quality to overcome South Sudan without their star player. Egypt's coach, Hassan, will be looking to make a positive impact in the match and get his team back to winning ways.
In other news, Egypt will play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4 at the Cairo International Stadium. This match will provide an opportunity for the team's players to gain more experience and for the coach to try out different combinations and strategies.
The Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have seen some exciting matches so far, with Malawi getting off to a winning start against South Sudan. Egypt will be looking to join them in the running for a spot in the tournament. The team's management will be hoping that their decision to rest Salah will pay off in the long run and that the team will be able to achieve their goals without their star player.
Key points
- Egypt's coach Hassan decides to rest Mohamed Salah for the match against South Sudan due to concerns over the artificial turf.
- The match against South Sudan is part of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and Egypt is looking to bounce back from a goalless draw against Angola.
- Egypt will play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4 at the Cairo International Stadium.
