Egypt boss rues Salah’s lack of sharpness

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Egypt boss Shawky Gharib  believes Mohamed Salah’s lack of playing time at Chelsea has affected the player’s form.

Salah, who is behind the likes of Eden Hazard and Oscar in the Blues pecking order, featured for his country as they were beaten 2-0 by Senegal.

Speaking to the media in the wake of the defeat, Gharib suggested their cause was not being helped by their star man having not featured for his club so far this season.

Gharib said:  “The poor fitness of the players, especially Mohamed Salah, is a reason for the loss.

“The Egyptian league hasn’t started yet and also Salah didn’t play regularly with Chelsea. If Salah is off form, Egypt’s performance is always affected.”

Meanwhile, striker Diego Costa missed Spain’s European Championship qualifier against Macedonia with a hamstring problem but has not been ruled out of Chelsea’s game against Swansea this weekend.

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