Mohamed Salah's Boss Makes Wild Accusation After AFCON Exit in Furious Outburst

CAIRO, Egypt – Egypt's national team coach Hossam Hassan unleashed a furious tirade following the Pharaohs' heartbreaking 1-0 semifinal defeat to Senegal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pointing fingers at star forward Mohamed Salah in a shocking post-match outburst[1][2][3].

The dramatic exit came in the dying minutes of the semifinal clash, where Sadio Mané's late strike sent Senegal through to the final and crushed Egypt's dreams of a record-extending eighth title. Salah, Liverpool's talismanic captain, was controversially rested for parts of the tournament, including key group stage matches against Angola, as Egypt navigated a tense path to the semis[1][2]. Despite his return for the knockout stages, Egypt fell short, with Mané – Salah's former Premier League rival – proving the difference[3].

"Salah let us down when it mattered most," Hassan exploded in the post-match press conference. "We gave him everything, but his focus was elsewhere – on club duties, not the nation. This is a betrayal of Egyptian football!"[2][3].

Hassan's wild accusation stunned reporters, accusing Salah of prioritizing Liverpool amid rumors of an imminent Anfield return. Sources confirm Salah will not rush back immediately, as Egypt faces Nigeria in the third-place playoff, but tensions are sky-high[4]. The coach's rant has ignited a firestorm, with fans divided: some defending Salah's stellar contributions, others echoing Hassan's frustration over Egypt's inability to convert dominance into goals.

Salah, who has 57 goals in 101 caps for Egypt, remained silent post-match, but Liverpool supporters eagerly await his return amid their title push. Hassan's outburst raises questions about team unity and Salah's international future, potentially signaling the end of an era for the 33-year-old icon[1][4].

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