‘The King is back’: Egypt’s Mo Salah resumes training after hamstring scare
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Mohamed Salah has been instrumental in Egypt’s campaign, scoring once and providing two assists.
PHOTO: REUTERS
- Mohamed Salah resumed training after a hamstring strain, raising hopes he will play in Egypt's World Cup last-32 match against Australia on July 3.
- Salah was substituted during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran, causing concern over his availability for the knockout stage.
- Egypt qualified for the knockout rounds for the first time, with Salah scoring once and assisting twice during the campaign.
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Egypt captain Mohamed Salah resumed training on June 30, participating in part of the team’s session as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain and boosting hopes he will be fit for their World Cup last-32 clash against Australia on July 3.
Salah was substituted during Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Iran in their final group match, casting doubt over his availability for the knockout tie in Dallas.
Photos posted on the Egyptian Football Association’s Facebook page showed a smiling Salah back on the training pitch in Spokane, where Egypt have been preparing for the Australia match.
The team accompanied the images with the caption: “The King is back.”
Salah’s return was a timely boost for Egypt, who progressed to the knockout stages for the first time after finishing second in their group with five points, behind leaders Belgium on goal difference.
The 34-year-old has been instrumental in Egypt’s campaign, scoring once and providing two assists. REUTERS
