Arriving at the Pharaohs’ camp on Tuesday morning, Mohamed Salah was welcomed by Ali Maher, the new national team coach, who considers the Trabzonspor forward the best player in Egypt’s history.
Mohamed Salah joined the Egypt national team’s training camp on Tuesday morning, Ahram Online reported. The Pharaohs’ forward and captain was welcomed by Ali Maher, the new national team coach, and is due to train with his teammates from Tuesday onwards.
The return comes after a short absence since the September camp, when former coach Hossam Hassan was still in charge of the team. The 34-year-old, now at Trabzonspor, is back with a squad preparing for a double-header against Malawi in the CAN 2027 qualifiers.
Ali Maher heaps praise on Salah
Welcoming Salah gave the new coach the chance to pay warm tribute to his captain. “We have one of the best groups of players in the history of Egyptian football, led by Mohamed Salah, whom I consider the best player in Egypt’s history and a role model for players and fans alike,” Maher told ON Sport TV, according to Ahram Online.
In essence, the coach believes the Pharaohs have one of the best squads in the history of Egyptian football, led by Mohamed Salah, whom he considers the best player in Egypt’s history and a role model for both players and fans.
A new coach in charge
Ali Maher, 52, was appointed Egypt national team coach by the federation on Saturday, after the dismissal of Hossam Hassan. The Ceramica Cleopatra coach is also a former Al Ahly and Pharaohs forward.
Salah’s return coincides with Maher taking charge, the captain having been absent from the September camp under Hossam Hassan. The new man inherits a squad he ranks very highly in the history of Egyptian football.
Malawi in their sights
Egypt, seven-time African champions, face Malawi on 13 and 17 November, in matches 3 and 4 of the CAN 2027 qualifiers, according to Ahram Online.