Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he is not sure if star forward Mohamed Salah will start Egypt’s World Cup knockout match against Australia. Both reports attribute the uncertainty to Salah’s hamstring issue, which has raised questions about his availability for the game. The coach indicates that decisions about whether Salah plays depend on his fitness closer to kick-off, but does not confirm that the winger will be fit to begin. While Salah’s status remains unresolved, the comments underscore that Egypt is preparing for the possibility that he may not feature from the start. The outlets do not provide additional medical details or a final confirmation from Salah or the team’s medical staff, and there is no shared update on whether he has fully recovered. As a result, Egypt and their supporters are left awaiting the team’s final assessment before the match against Australia.