EDEN HAZARD
WORLD CUP 2018 : I WILL SUPPORT EGYPT AT WORLD CUP FOR SALAH – HAZARD
Belgium star Eden Hazard said he will support Egypt at the World Cup for his friend Mohamed Salah following Wednesday’s international friendly.
Egyptian sensation Salah is recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in the Champions League final last month and the Liverpool forward missed Belgium’s dominant 3-0 victory in Brussels .
Egypt are optimistic Salah will be fit for their World Cup Group A campaign against Uruguay (June 14), hosts Russia (June 19) and Saudi Arabia (June 25).
Speaking afterwards, Hazard praised Egypt’s performance in the absence of Premier League Golden Boot winner Salah, who he hopes will take part at the showpiece tournament.
“Egypt have good players. We managed to take control of the match and scored an early goal which made things easier for ourselves.
“We are glad about defeating Egypt 3-0. I wish Salah the best and hope he returns. I will support Egypt in the World Cup for him.
“Egypt are so different without Salah but they still performed well with compact lines. Their playing style is close to that of Tunisia.
“I spoke with Salah after the Champions League final and sent him a message, as I said he is my friend and I want to see him in the World Cup.”
MO SALAH
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez also hopes to see Salah at the World Cup, adding: “Mo Salah is not just a good player, he’s an outstanding footballer, he’s a world class footballer after what he’s done this season.
“Any team is going to miss the goal scoring threat of Mo Salah. We all wish him a speedy recovery and we want to see him in the World Cup.”
Source – Goal.com
