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Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt-South Sudan AFCON qualifier
Egypt skip Mohamed Salah for South Sudan match due to artificial pitch concerns
In brief
Egypt skip Mohamed Salah for South Sudan match due to artificial pitch concerns Egypt rested Mohamed Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over artificial turf risk Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Egypt skips Salah for South Sudan game
Egypt left Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan because the match will be played on artificial turf.
“The Egypt national team's technical staff, led by Hossam Hassan, has decided to rest Mohamed Salah for the match against South Sudan scheduled for 29 September because of the playing surface”
Salah substituted after Angola match
Salah started Egypt's goalless draw with Angola but was substituted by coach Hossam Hassan after an hour.
Artificial pitch concerns
There is a perception of increased injury risk on artificial surfaces despite technological improvements.
Salah's career stats
Salah left Liverpool after nine years with 442 appearances and 257 goals, winning nine major trophies.
Current club role
Salah plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor with seven goals and two assists in six league games this season.
What it means
Egypt rested Mohamed Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over artificial turf risk
