Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether talisman Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 showdown with Australia on Friday in Texas following a hamstring problem.
Salah took part in training with the rest of the squad in Dallas on Thursday, albeit a lighter session in front of the cameras.
The 34-year-old former Liverpool superstar was forced off the pitch in the 57th minute of Egypt's final group game, a 1-1 draw with Iran a week ago.
The striker placed an icepack under his left thigh, throwing his participation against the Socceroos in doubt.
"We tried to introduce him to partial training yesterday only," Hassan said on Thursday, the eve of the match at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Salah took part in training with the rest of the squad in Dallas on Thursday, albeit a lighter session in front of the cameras.
The 34-year-old former Liverpool superstar was forced off the pitch in the 57th minute of Egypt's final group game, a 1-1 draw with Iran a week ago.
The striker placed an icepack under his left thigh, throwing his participation against the Socceroos in doubt.
"We tried to introduce him to partial training yesterday only," Hassan said on Thursday, the eve of the match at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
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