Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan backs Mohamed Salah amid Liverpool tensions

The Pharaoh's boss shows support for Salah after the Liverpool star voiced frustration over treatment at Anfield.

Egypt national team manager Hossam Hassan has thrown his full support behind Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward publicly admitted feeling “bruised and hurt” over recent decisions by his club manager, Arne Slot.

Salah was left on the bench for a third straight match during Liverpool’s dramatic 3–3 draw with Leeds United last weekend.

After the match, the Egyptian star expressed frustration about his treatment and suggested tensions behind the scenes at Anfield.

The 32-year-old hinted that someone within Liverpool was “trying to force him out,” and declared that he currently has “no relationship” with manager Slot.

Reacting to the developing situation, Egypt boss Hossam Hassan publicly showed solidarity with his star man on social media. Posting a picture of himself with Salah.

Hassan captioned it, “Always a symbol of determination and strength.”

The message comes just days before Salah is expected to link up with the national team ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where he remains Egypt’s biggest attacking weapon.

Salah’s imminent arrival is important for the Pharaohs’ preparations, especially amid mounting speculation over his future at Liverpool.

Egypt are aiming to make a strong start in the with high-class friendly against Nigeria's Super Eagles before the AFCON tournament kicks off in Morocco later this month.

Despite the uncertainties surrounding his club situation, Salah remains central to Egypt’s plans, both tactically and psychologically.

For now, Hossam Hassan’s message provides reassurance to Egyptian supporters that the team stands firmly behind their captain during a turbulent period in his club career.