One of the sports programs of "Sada al-Balad" television channel, a surprise blow up what the new Egyptian coach Hossam al-Badri said that the exclusion of Mohamed Salah from the first camp under his leadership was due to muscle strain.
Hatch Hathout, the host of the Match program, said the Liverpool star had apologized for joining the Egyptian camp this month with a text message via WhatsApp.
He added that the member of the Interim Administration Committee Mohamed Fadl, Russell Salah to inquire about the date of joining the team, and the player's reply came with four words, "Sorry, I will not Agje", that is, I will not be able to join the camp.
To avoid a new crisis between Salah and the Football Association, Badri said in television statements that he spoke with Salah by phone, and confirmed that he is suffering from strained muscle connectivity, noting that it is better for him and the team to get the necessary rest, and confirmed his presence with the national team in official matches .
Badri's justification for Salah's absence from Botswana's match did not convince fans and the Egyptian press, which stated that Salah is not suffering from the stress of his participation in Liverpool last Wednesday's full game against Salzburg in the Champions League, and led the team to win 4-3 by scoring two goals.
According to local reports, Salah refused to join the squad despite being officially recalled, because he is still angry at the delay in sending the Federation's nomination form for the best player in the world. fourth place.