Egypt finished runners-up in Group G and moved through to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time in their history following a dramatic 1-1 draw against Iran on Saturday (AEST).<\/a><\/p>\n CONFIRMED:\u00a0The Socceroos\u2019 Round of 32 opponents are locked in at the World Cup!<\/a> Salah was withdrawn in the 57th minute before his left leg was strapped \u2013 either to his hamstring or quad \u2013 as the 34-year-old watched Egypt hold on for a point.<\/p>\n Egypt\u2019s national team doctor has since provided an update on Egypt\u2019s talisman following scans on Salah.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n A post shared by Football360.com.au (@football360au)<\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Mohamed Aboul Ela said: \u201cHe is suffering from a strain in the posterior muscles, following pains he felt during the Iran match, leading to his substitution.<\/p>\n
\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe player has begun implementing his treatment program.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Ahmed Fathy suffered a tear to his posterior muscle and \u201cfaces difficultly\u201d to be ready for the clash with the Socceroos.<\/p>\n Mohamed Abdel Moneim, meanwhile, sustained a severe bruise to the ankle.<\/p>\n Your Next Read<\/p>\n \t\t\t
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