Egypt National Team Doctor Decides Salah, Abdel Monem, and Fattouh's Position on Australia Match
Mohamed Abou El-Ela, the doctor of the Egyptian national team, confirmed the status of the injured trio Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Abdelmonem, and Ahmed Fattouh regarding their participation in the crucial match against Australia in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
Abu Al-Ala explained that the tests and scans that Mohamed Salah underwent confirmed a strain in his posterior muscles, after he felt pain during the match against Iran at the end of the group stage, which necessitated his substitution during the game. He noted that the team captain has already begun implementing his treatment program.
The doctor of the Egyptian national team added that Ahmed Fattouh is suffering from a tear in the hamstring, confirming that his chances of participating in the match against Australia seem slim due to the nature of the injury.
Regarding Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Abu Alaa explained that the player suffered a severe bruise on his ankle during the match against Iran, noting that the medical team is currently working on preparing him to participate in the match against Australia.
Abu Al-Ala explained that the tests and scans that Mohamed Salah underwent confirmed a strain in his posterior muscles, after he felt pain during the match against Iran at the end of the group stage, which necessitated his substitution during the game. He noted that the team captain has already begun implementing his treatment program.
The doctor of the Egyptian national team added that Ahmed Fattouh is suffering from a tear in the hamstring, confirming that his chances of participating in the match against Australia seem slim due to the nature of the injury.
Regarding Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Abu Alaa explained that the player suffered a severe bruise on his ankle during the match against Iran, noting that the medical team is currently working on preparing him to participate in the match against Australia.