Blow by blow: Russia vs Egypt
Hosts Russia got off to a flyer on Thursday and will be keen to build on their World Cup momentum on Tuesday against Egypt.
Egypt’s forward Mohamed Salah / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON
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The Sbornaya were written off heading into the tournament but smashed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their opening game and hopes are high that they can make the last-16.
In contrast, the Pharaohs lost their opening game 1-0 to Uruguay but are set to receive a massive boost with Mohamed Salah likely to return from a shoulder injury.
Russia’s playmaker Alan Dzagoev is set to miss the rest of Group A with a hamstring problem but that could prove to be a double-edged sword, with his replacement Denis Cheryshev shining off the bench, while Aleksandr Golovin thrived in a central role.
Salah’s return is likely to be Egypt’s only change, with coach Hector Cuper often preferring consistency in his selection.
