Egypt coach denies Salah rift before World Cup match against New Zealand (opens original article in a new tab)

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan denies reports of a rift with Mohamed Salah, stating there are no issues within the squad ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand.

• Egypt coach Hossam Hassan denies any rift with Mohamed Salah before World Cup match against New Zealand
• Hassan states Salah is a disciplined player who supports team goals and accepts coaching decisions
• Egypt and New Zealand both seek their first World Cup win to advance to the knockout stage