Salah Benched For Turf
Egypt Rests Captain Mohamed Salah for South Sudan Qualifier Due to Turf
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Egypt rested captain Mohamed Salah for its Tuesday 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan at Juba Stadium because the match was being played on artificial turf. The Egyptian Football Association said the decision had been agreed with Salah before Friday’s 0-0 draw with Angola and was intended to protect him, not prompted by an injury. Coach Hossam Hassan said Salah’s substitution against Angola was tactical. Salah, 34, had recently joined Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool, and Egypt began qualifying with a draw.
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Although artificial pitches are often perceived to carry a greater injury risk, studies have found no evidence that injuries are more likely on artificial surfaces than on natural grass.
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Salah has scored 68 goals for Egypt, one short of matching the national-team record of 69 held by coach Hossam Hassan.
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Salah has made a strong start at Trabzonspor, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in his first six Turkish Super Lig appearances.
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Egypt have not won the Africa Cup of Nations since 2010; their 2027 qualifying Group B also includes Malawi, Angola and South Sudan.
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