Egypt manager makes Mohamed Salah decision ahead of Cape Verde game

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The Egypt national football team manager, Hossam Hassan, has made a significant decision regarding Mohamed Salah's participation in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Cape Verde. Despite his importance to the team, Salah will not be included in the squad for this crucial fixture. This decision stems from concerns over the player's fitness, as Salah is still recovering from a recent injury.

After consultations between Salah, the medical staff, and his club Liverpool, it was determined that rushing Salah back into international duty too soon could jeopardize his full recovery and long-term fitness. Both the player and his club mutually agreed that it would be best for him to focus on regaining full fitness before returning to competitive matches. Consequently, Salah requested to be omitted from the Egypt squad to avoid risking further injury.

Hossam Hassan expressed his understanding of the situation, emphasizing the priority of Salah’s health while also highlighting the player's crucial role in the team. The manager remains confident in the squad's depth and ability to perform well in Salah’s absence. He will rely on other attacking options to secure a positive result against Cape Verde.

This decision signals a cautious but pragmatic approach by the Egyptian coaching staff, balancing the immediate competitive needs of the national team with the long-term welfare of their star player. It also reflects the influence of Salah’s club on his international involvement, a common dynamic for elite players managing injury risks.

Hossam Hassan anticipates Salah’s return once he has fully recovered and is fit to contribute at his usual high level, reinforcing Egypt’s aspirations in upcoming international competitions.