Ibrahim Said Warns Egypt Against Relying Solely on Mohamed Salah

Former Egypt star Ibrahim Said warned against relying solely on Mohamed Salah to lead the national team, saying football is built on teamwork and favoring one player over his teammates could harm the side.

Speaking on the program “Kol El Kalam,” Said said Salah’s status and history do not make him bigger than the national team, adding that Egypt’s team and its fans helped make its stars. He noted that fans supported Salah from the time he turned professional at Basel and continued to back him during his European stints.

Said felt that relying on one player does not lead to trophies and could cause dissatisfaction and jealousy among players if one of them receives special treatment. He warned that gaining one player at the expense of the group could result in losing the team’s cohesion.