Reports have emerged indicating that the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) is facing challenges in reaching out to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
The EFA is counting on the Pharaohs’ skipper to join the national team squad for the upcoming March international break.
During this break, the new head coach Hossam Hassan and his team are scheduled to participate in the Winsunited Cup in the United Arab Emirates, where they will compete against Tunisia, Croatia, and New Zealand.
EFA board member Ehab El-Komy mentioned that despite there being no issues between the player and the new head coach, they have been unable to establish contact with Mohamed Salah.
El-Komy stated, “The Egyptian national team, under the leadership of Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, has not been able to communicate with Mohamed Salah yet.
He went on to say, “There has been no meeting between Hossam Hassan and Mohamed Salah so far, nevertheless, there is no discord between the two parties.”
The board member disclosed, “The Minister of Sports is set to mediate between the two parties to foster a harmonious atmosphere within the team.
He further added, “The rapport between the Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi and Mohamed Salah is strong. Both the EFA and Salah have agreed to work together to address any issues concerning the national team.”
Despite the current communication challenge, EFA remains optimistic that Mohamed Salah will respond to the call-up and feature for Egypt in the Winsunited Cup.
