Mohamed Salah looks likely to start against Saudi Arabia in Volgograd tomorrow as Egypt go in search of a first-ever World Cup win in a battle to avoid finishing bottom of Group A.
But Egypt's 45-year-old goalkeeper Essam El Hadary may have to wait for an appearance off the bench to set a record as the oldest player ever to appear at a World Cup.
Egypt coach Hector Cuper said he would not tinker greatly with the starting XI that were dumped out of the tournament 3-1 by hosts Russia on Tuesday.
"The manager needs a reason to make changes," Cuper told reporters before Salah took part in a full training session at the Volgograd Arena. "We are not going to change our style."
"But it is not certain."
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