The Egyptian national football team's technical staff, led by Hossam Hassan, has made the decision to rest Mohamed Salah from the upcoming match against South Sudan on September 29. This decision was made due to concerns over the condition of the playing field, which is an artificial turf surface. The team's management had previously discussed this issue with Salah, and it was agreed that he would not participate in the match to avoid any potential risks of injury.
Mohamed Salah has left the Egyptian national team's training camp before their departure to face South Sudan in the second round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. His absence from the match is due to the artificial turf at the playing venue, which could increase the risk of injury. Egypt is set to face South Sudan in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, on September 29 at 3 pm local time.
The Egyptian national team is currently in Group Two of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside Angola, Malawi, and South Sudan. In the first round, Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola, while Malawi defeated South Sudan 2-1. The current standings are: Malawi with 3 points, Angola with 1 point, Egypt with 1 point, and South Sudan with no points.
The match between Egypt and South Sudan will be broadcast on the beIN Sports network. The Egyptian national team's squad for the current camp includes 27 players, selected from various Egyptian and international clubs. The team's goalkeepers are Mustafa Shobier, El-Mahdy Suleiman, and Mohamed Alaa, while the defense includes players such as Mohamed Hani, Rami Rabia, and Ahmed Fattoh.
Egypt's national team manager, Hossam Hassan, has called up a 27-man squad for the current camp, which includes players from various clubs. The team's midfielders include Marwan Attia, Emad Moteab, and Ahmed Zizo, while the forwards include Omar Marmoush, Hamza Abdelkarem, and Mohamed Salah. Egypt will play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4 at the Cairo International Stadium.
The decision to rest Mohamed Salah was made to prioritize his health and avoid any potential risks of injury on the artificial turf. Egypt's next match is against South Sudan on September 29, followed by a friendly match against South Africa on October 4. The team's technical staff is focused on preparing the players for the upcoming matches and ensuring their fitness and readiness.
Key points
- Egypt's Mohamed Salah will miss the upcoming match against South Sudan due to concerns over the artificial turf at the playing venue.
- The Egyptian national team is currently in Group Two of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside Angola, Malawi, and South Sudan.
- Egypt will play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4 at the Cairo International Stadium.
