Mo Salah is set to play in Egypt's World Cup last-32 match against Australia on Friday in Dallas, following a hamstring strain. Coach Hossam Hassan confirmed Salah's fitness, expressing confidence about his contributions to the team.
Australia Prepares for Mo Salah's Impact
The Socceroos are gearing up to face an Egyptian side led by their star player, Mo Salah. Despite uncertainty about whether Salah will start or come off the bench, Australian coach Tony Popovic stated, "We have prepared for Salah playing... we’ll see tomorrow." Australia is focused on their strategy, irrespective of Salah's presence on the pitch.
Popovic emphasized his team's readiness, saying, "We feel relaxed, we feel confident, we feel we’re prepared and we want to put our best performance together tomorrow." The Socceroos are determined to showcase their football prowess on the world stage.
Hossam Hassan's Confidence in His Squad
Coach Hossam Hassan expressed faith in his squad's capability to perform well against Australia. He noted, "Maradona wasn’t the tallest of players, Messi isn’t that tall either. It’s not about being tall or short, we have physical players." This statement reflects Hassan's belief in the skills and strength of his team, irrespective of physical stature.
