Egypt’s national team has issued its first official response to the recent comments made by captain Mohamed Salah, which sparked wide debate.
In a brief statement, the national team stressed that Salah remains a key part of the squad and underlined the importance of keeping the focus on upcoming commitments, without being drawn into off-field discussions.
The statement also noted that the team’s priorities at this stage are clear, pointing to unity within the camp and the need to support the players and staff as preparations continue.
Salah’s remarks had drawn mixed reactions in recent days, with fans and observers debating their meaning and timing, before the federation’s national team department moved to address the situation publicly.
The official message did not go into details or respond point by point, but it was presented as a clear attempt to close the door on further controversy and keep attention on the pitch.
As revealed in the statement, the federation considers the matter settled internally, with the emphasis now placed on the team’s collective goals and the next phase of the schedule.
