Overview
- Mohamed Salah asked to be taken off during Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Iran and returned to the bench with an ice pack on his left hamstring, according to match reports.
- Coach Hossam Hassan said the issue did not appear serious and confirmed Salah will undergo scans to establish the diagnosis and recovery timeline.
- Salah now faces a short race to be fit for the World Cup round of 32 tie with Australia in Dallas on July 3, with final availability dependent on medical clearance.
- Egypt also has other fitness concerns after the Iran game, including left-back Ahmed Fatouh’s hamstring problem and uncertainty over midfielder Hamdi Fathi’s return.
- Hassan has stressed confidence in his squad’s depth and morale as the team shifts focus to recovery work and tactical preparation ahead of the knockout match.