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Salah rested by Egypt for AFCON qualifier over artificial pitch
Original: Mohamed Salah rested for Egypt’s AFCON qualifier due to artificial pitch - The Athletic
Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's starting line-up for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with The Athletic reporting the decision was made because of the artificial pitch at the venue. Managers often protect star players from playing on synthetic surfaces over injury concerns. Egypt will hope to secure qualification without their captain, and fans are debating whether the caution is justified.
Why now: Egypt's most famous player being benched for a qualifier over the playing surface is an unusual and debated selection call.
Mohamed SalahEgypt national football teamAfrica Cup of NationsThe Athletic
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- Mohamed Salah rested for Egypt’s AFCON qualifier due to artificial pitch - The Athletic · The New York Times
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