Ammon News - Egypt captain Mohamed Salah resumed training on Tuesday, participating in part ​of the team's session as he ‌continues his recovery from a hamstring strain and boosting hopes he will be fit ​for Friday's World Cup last-32 ​clash against Australia.

Salah was substituted during ⁠Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran in ​their final group match, casting doubt ​over his availability for the knockout tie in Dallas.

Photos posted on the Egyptian Football Association's ​Facebook page showed a smiling Salah ​back on the training pitch in Spokane, where ‌Egypt ⁠have been preparing for the Australia match. The team accompanied the images with the caption: "The King is back".

Salah's ​return was ​a timely ⁠boost for Egypt, who progressed to the knockout stages ​for the first time after ​finishing ⁠second in their group with five points, behind leaders Belgium on goal difference.

The ⁠34-year-old ​has been instrumental in ​Egypt's campaign, scoring once and providing two assists.


Reuters