Egypt boss reacts to Mohamed Salah rift talk after substituting Liverpool legend in opening game of 2026 World Cup campaign

The manager continued to defend his decisions, making it abundantly clear that the squad remains united amid external noise. He stated: “Rumours are being spread about stars, about players, about teams. But Salah is someone who is very disciplined. He trains with us. He’s the first player that would also say yes to my decisions as a technical director. So I think he will be very positive tomorrow.” Salah scored nine goals during the qualification stages, helping his nation reach the finals for the fourth time. Now, they are desperately hunting for their maiden victory on football’s biggest stage.