Mohamed Salah to be Rested in South Sudan Match Due to Synthetic Pitch
The Egyptian Football Association announced that star player Mohamed Salah will not be in the squad due to the stadium's synthetic grass pitch.
According to an official statement by the Egyptian Football Association, national player Mohamed Salah will not play in the South Sudan match because of the stadium pitch.
Details of the Pitch Decision
The Egyptian Football Association shared the joint decision made by the national team coaching staff with the public. According to the decision, it was decided not to risk the player because the stadium where the match will be played has a synthetic grass surface.
Purpose of Protecting the Player
The coaching staff stated that they took this precaution to protect the star player by taking into account the potential injury risks of synthetic grass.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Having drawn 0-0 away against Angola within the scope of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Egypt will face South Sudan away on Tuesday, September 29.