Sponsored by Ramos! Fans react to coach’s Salah claim
Fans have reacted to Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov’s claims that he knows how to stop Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.
After missing out on Egypt’s first game against Uruguay, Salah is fit to face the host nation after recovering from an injury inflicted on him by Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final.
SuperSport have reported that Cherschesov sounds confident that his side will be able to stop the star from hitting the back of the net.
After scoring 44 goals in all competitions last season, Salah was supposed to go into the global competition as one of the most feared players in the world.
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But that Ramos challenge robbed him of appearing in the group opener and now all eyes will be on the Egyptian to see how he copes with the pressure of the situation.
One thing is more sure, fans don’t want to see Russia put illegal pressure on the star – scroll down to read what they’ve said and let us know your opinion in the comments below.
“We know how to play against him,” the website reported that the coach said. “We are ready to stop Salah and we will.”
Igor Akinfeev, on the other hand, couldn’t be bothered about the player. “Would I prefer to see Salah play or not? I do not even know how to respond,” he said. “I would prefer to see my team win.”
They must not ramos him please
— BavaMakhuvele (@Hulela98) June 19, 2018
... trusting that it will limit to genuine tackling and no plans to injure him. Please allow him redeem our African image already left us with heartbroken in tiers. .... go Sallah to qualify Africa for round of 16.
— Godswill A Egbe (@godswillegbe) June 19, 2018
They shouldn’t try anything funny please the dude is recovering from an injury😑😐🤨
— Caleb🇨🇩 (@ZamundaWarrior) June 19, 2018
The Pharoahs need to take three points from the game as they lost that first one in the 89th minute. Defender Jose Gimenez headed home following a free-kick to break north African hearts and make this upcoming game even more important.
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In other news, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson helped England to a 2-1 win over Tunisia. Harry Kane scored either side of half-time as the Three Lions managed to get their campaign off to a win. Trent Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute.