YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah drew a roar every time his image was flashed on the big screen during Egypt’s 1-0 late World Cup loss to Uruguay but the talismanic striker stayed on the bench on Friday because his coach did not want to risk him.
Despite Hector Cuper declaring beforehand Salah would "100 percent" play a part in the Group A match at the Ekaterinburg Arena, the African Footballer of the Year was an unused substitute on his birthday.
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