After its thundering success against Saudi Arabia in the
opening match of the 2018 World Cup,
Russia faces Egypt on Tuesday, June 19 at 20:00. For their part, the Pharaohs
will try to rebound after their defeat against Uruguay and could count on Mohammed Salah.
Match Schedule:
Russia vs. Egypt
FIFA World Cup 2018
Date: 19 June 2018;
Time: 20:00
Venue: Saint Petersburg
Stadium
Russia will try to stay on track. In the
opening match of the 2018 World Cup,
the host country managed to enter the tournament by sweeping Saudi Arabia
(5-0). This Tuesday, June 19, Stanislav Cherchesov's players face Egypt on the
second day of group A.
In case of victory against the Pharaohs, the Russians would
take a serious option on qualifying for the knockout stages. They would then
count 6 points, with one last game to play against Uruguay. To qualify for the
finals of his World Cup would be a
first goal for Russia. For its part, Egypt will have to win to preserve its
chances in this group A. Absent in the defeat against Uruguay (0-1), Mohammed Salah could make his return
against Russia.
Wounded in the Champions League final on May 26, the striker
would be "fit" to play the match according to his agent. Given his
level of performance this season, Mohammed Salah would obviously be a big plus
for Egypt when facing Russia. His
speed and technical quality would bring more variety to the offensive game of
his selection, uninspired by Uruguay.
