Salakh could be injured against Australia

• Hossam Hassan says Mohamed Salakh will be ready for the match against Egypt’s team in the 1/8 final against Australia on the 1/8 final.
• Salakh will be unable to play due to a muscle injury after the match against Egypt — Iran (1-1) on June 26; he was substituted 57 minutes into the game.
• Egypt coach Ahmed Fattoh said he does not know whether Mohamed Abdelmonem will be able to play; the match starts at 12:00 local time in Arlington.

The coach of Egypt’s team Hossam Hassan said that Mohamed Salakh will be ready for the 1/8 final match against Australia at the Dallas Stadium. According to the coach’s words, the forward’s injury was caused by a collision during the match.

Salakh suffered a muscle injury during the match against Egypt — Iran (1-1) in group G. He was substituted 57 minutes into the game; the injury to the footballer’s muscle was caused by a collision, and the 34-year-old forward was replaced after scoring a goal.

Hassan noted that Salakh’s injury occurred when the medical team was already in the middle of the warm-up. According to the coach, no additional tests were needed; he will be assessed before the match.

According to information provided by the materials, Hassan said he was not planning to risk Salakh’s health. The materials also state that Salakh’s injury is not considered serious, and the player may start the match — either from the start or as a substitute.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s coach, Ahmed Fattouh, said that the match’s outcome will depend on the team’s performance, and that Mohamed Abdelmonem will be able to play. He added that the match starts at 12:00 local time in Arlington.

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