Egypt coach Hossam Hassan confirmed on Thursday that Mohamed Salah has recovered from a hamstring strain and is fit to take part in the World Cup last‑32 match against Australia in Dallas.
Salah was seen training with his teammates in Dallas, moving freely and showing no signs of the injury that forced him off in the final group game against Iran.
Hassan said, “We look forward to him playing tomorrow, though we are not sure whether he is going to be in the starting lineup,” adding that the forward is “passionate” and eager to contribute.
Egypt enter the knockout stage after finishing second in Group G, and will rely on Salah’s experience to challenge the tall Australian side.
Betting markets may react to Salah’s availability, with odds for Egypt’s win potentially shortening as his fitness removes a key attacking doubt.
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