Mohamed Salah left Egypt camp after Angola match

Egypt and Trabzonspor's successful footballer Mohamed Salah left the Egyptian national team camp after the Angola match. The departure process and background developments came to the agenda with various claims.

Angola Match and Substitution

The Egyptian National Football Team drew goalless with Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Group B match. Mohamed Salah, who started in the starting eleven, left his place to Zizo in the 61st minute of the match.

Coach's Statements

Egyptian National Team coach Hossam Hassam emphasized in his post-match evaluation that Mohamed Salah did not suffer an injury. The coach stated that substituting the player was entirely based on a tactical choice.

Camp Departure and Claims

Reports reflected in the press stated that Mohamed Salah left the national team camp after the match. It was claimed that the reason for the departure was tension in the dressing room and this decision was made to prevent the crisis from growing.

Federation's Rest Statement

The Egyptian Football Federation made an official statement on the matter. The statement noted that before the match, the coaching staff and Salah agreed to protect and rest the player in the match against South Sudan to be played on artificial turf on September 29.