Egypt to assess Mohamed Salah after substitution request during World Cup draw

Salah appeared frustrated when he was replaced 12 minutes into the second half. Hassan stated it was too early to determine the severity of the issue, though it did not seem serious. He added that left-back Ahmed Fatouh would also be evaluated for an injury, and expressed hope that midfielder Hamdi Fathi would recover for Egypt's round of 32 game against Australia after missing the Iran match.

Despite these concerns, Hassan expressed confidence in his squad's depth, noting that Egypt secured second place in Group G with five points, behind Belgium on goal difference. He praised his players as "warriors" and expressed full confidence in the team's ability to perform despite potential absences. Hassan hailed Egypt's progression to the knockout stage as a proud achievement for the country, the Arab world, and Africa, stating the team would now focus on preparing for the next round.