Salah Injury Doubt for Egypt vs Australia Last-32 Tie
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- Mohamed Salah was substituted during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran after complaining of pain, with scans confirming a hamstring strain
- Egypt team doctor Mohamed Abou announced the 34-year-old has begun a treatment programme but gave no indication whether the forward will be fit for Friday
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he spoke with Salah after the match and reported the injury "doesn't seem serious," with Salah assuring him "it's not a serious injury"
- Salah's fitness is in question for the last-32 clash against Australia on 3 July (19:00 BST) in Dallas
- Salah missed three weeks from late April with a prior hamstring problem before returning for former club Liverpool's final two games of the season
- Salah has one goal and two assists in this World Cup as Egypt advanced from Group G in second place
Why it matters: Egypt's World Cup run hinges on whether their 34-year-old captain can shake off a hamstring strain in time for Friday's knockout tie against Australia in Dallas — without their top scorer and creator, Egypt's attack loses its central figure in a one-match elimination game.
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