We expected them to be more serene. Coming off two inaugural draws during this CAN 2023, Egypt will have to do much better to assume its status as favorite ahead of the competition. To do this, the Pharaohs will have to raise their collective level in the wake of a Mohamed Salah who has been discreet until then, but above all uncertain. Indeed, against Ghana this Thursday (2-2), the Liverpool winger was injured at the start of the match. While Rui Vitoria, the Egyptian coach, wanted to be reassuring last night , the 31-year-old striker will undergo medical examinations this Friday to determine the duration of his absence.
Mohamed Abou Elela, selection doctor, agreed by saying that Salah would be observed to see if he would be available to play against Cape Verde on Monday. As a reminder, Egypt is obliged to win against the Cape Verdeans guaranteed to be first, in order to continue the adventure in Ivory Coast.