The World Cup: Egypt

ThisDrinkingLife and The World Cup: Egypt

The nation’s chances in this years World Cup rest on the shoulders of one man, Mohammed Salou. But the question that not just Egyptians but the whole world is asking, will he be fit in time before Egypt take the field against Uruguay on the 15th of June?

It is vitally important that Egypt have their star man playing. He has had such a good season and what a great way to top it all off with a chance to shine in the World Cup for his country. I do hope he is fit enough to play as its not likely he will get a good a chance for a long time and he really is a great player to watch, full of heart, great technical ability and an all round nice guy to boot.

God knows Egypt need him. They aren’t exactly blessed with a lot of household names and against Uruguay it will be tough without the “Egyptian Messi”. They could do a number on Saudi Arabia and Russia without him, but it just makes it all tougher for them.

Héctor Cúper is in charge of the team and I am sure his vast knowledge of the game will help, and what a job he has done so far, bringing Egypt to their first World Cup since 1990 (not withstanding a good dose of help from Salah!)

All eyes will be on Salah, can he be fit in time? If he is, then Egypt have an outside chance, if not, then no chance. They are too top heavy on home grown players and without the Liverpool starlet I am sorry to say they wont be in Russia for too long.