Mohamed Salah's Absence from the Egyptian National Team Against South Sudan Sparks Controversy

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All eyes are on the upcoming football match for the Egyptian national team against South Sudan, in light of the absence of the Pharaohs' captain Mohamed Salah from the match, after the Football Association announced his rest from the game, scheduled to take place next Tuesday, due to the match being held on an artificial turf.

This decision came hours after the controversy sparked by the substitution of "Mo" during the match between Egypt and Angola, after the team captain left the field in the 61st minute, while the match was still scoreless.

Meanwhile, Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, clarified in press statements yesterday, Friday, that Salah's substitution against Angola was based on a "tactical vision" and according to the requirements and flow of the match.

Resting Mohamed Salah from the match against South Sudan due to the pitch condition. https://t.co/GsPetljv85

The Football Association confirmed today, Saturday, that the decision to rest Mohamed Salah against South Sudan was agreed upon with the coaching staff before the Angola match, with the aim of preserving the player and avoiding injury due to the artificial pitch.

Thus, Salah will miss the match against South Sudan, amid anticipation regarding the player that Hassan will rely on to compensate for the Pharaohs' captain in the upcoming match, especially after the Egyptian national team drew 0-0 with Angola in the opening of their qualifying campaign.

The Egyptian national team has earned one point from the Angola match, while they are seeking to achieve victory against South Sudan to compensate for the setback in the first round.