Egypt National Team's Artificial Turf Decision for Salah

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

The Egyptian Football Association decided not to include the star footballer in the squad for the away match in order to protect him from potential risks.

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The Egyptian Football Association announced that national team star player Mohamed Salah will be rested in the match against South Sudan, which will be played on an artificial turf pitch.

Official Statement from the Federation

In the official statement made by the Egyptian Football Association, it was specifically emphasized that the national team coaching staff took this decision to protect the player. It was stated that pitch conditions were evaluated in terms of athlete health.

Match Details

Having drawn with Angola within the scope of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Egypt will face South Sudan away on Tuesday, September 29.