Salah's Anger and the 'Finished Shennawy'.. Hossam Hassan Responds to Criticism

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Hossam Hassan, the coach of the Egyptian national team, revealed the truth behind the rumors regarding Mohamed Salah's anger after being substituted against Angola, and clarified the meaning of his previous statements about Mohamed El-Shenawy, the Al Ahly goalkeeper.

Salah's absence from the match against South Sudan sparked controversy, as some linked his non-participation to his substitution in the 61st minute during the Angola match. However, Hossam Hassan confirmed that the decision to rest the Liverpool star was made to protect him due to the match being played on artificial turf.

The coach of the Egyptian national team said in a press conference on Monday before the match against South Sudan: I respect all players, especially Mohamed Salah. He is an important and influential player, a key element, and a great player for the team, one of the most important players in the world. However, we preferred to rest him due to the artificial turf.

He added: He had spoken to me about this matter before the Angola match, and we agreed on it. We need him in the upcoming matches, and the safety of any player is my top priority. I have great confidence in all the players.

Hossam Hassan also addressed the controversy sparked by his previous statements regarding Mohamed El-Shenawy, after his comments were interpreted as belittling the international goalkeeper, clarifying that his remarks were related to El-Shenawy's injury at that time.

In this regard, he said: My comments about Mohamed El-Shenawy's statements were misunderstood. I respect everyone, and I mentioned that El-Shenawy was injured in the shoulder at that time and I did not intend to belittle anyone, as they are all my brothers and sons.

Hassan concluded: El-Shenawy is one of the players who has been dedicated to the national team, and we trust him and all the goalkeepers. Great respect for the senior players like Mohamed Hani and those present, as well as the absent players.