Egypt is making their first World Cup appearance since 1990, with high expectations due to exceptional season that Mohamed Salah had in the English Premier League.

TThe main issue is in what shape he’ll enter the World Cup due to injury from the Champions League final against Madrid. But, Egypt is more then just Mohamed Salah. The team is organized in 4-2-3-1 formation, with El Said in attacking midfield position or 4-4-2 with Shikabala and Hassan up front. If Salah isn’t fit to start, Mahmoud Hassan can play on the right flank.

1. They are pretty much defensive minded team, over-reliant on transition moment after regaining possession and individual ability of Mohamed Salah.They are a constant threat when possession is regained, with big focus on counter-attacks organized through the middle.Movement of Salah is crucial, as he is their primary passing option once they get the ball back. Due to defensive support El Said provides on the right flank, Salah is able to take more advanced positions and move inside to partner up with the striker.
2. Throughout their friendlies Egypt have had real problems to deal with crosses, as centre-backs often misjudged ball trajectory and lost track of opponents behind their backs. Defensive line is very narrow inside the box, so crosses towards far post created a lot of problems for them.