Mohamed Salah's celebratory photo after Trabzon win sparks speculation over Hossam Hassan
A photo posted by Mohamed Salah after Trabzonspor's win has fueled debate online about his stance on former Egypt coach Hossam Hassan.
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AIMohamed Salah, forward for Turkish club Trabzonspor and captain of Egypt's national team, sparked widespread discussion on social media after posting a celebratory photo following his team's 2-0 victory over Alanyaspor on Sunday in the Turkish Super Lig.
In the image shared on his Instagram account, Salah is seen smiling, sticking out his tongue, and flashing a double victory sign. He did not include any caption to clarify the message behind the post.
Some followers linked the photo to the news of Hossam Hassan's dismissal as Egypt's head coach, suggesting that the timing—just one day after the coach's departure—could reflect Salah's position regarding Hassan.
Others dismissed these interpretations, viewing the photo simply as a celebration of Trabzonspor's win, especially since Salah scored one of the team's two goals and continues to impress with his performances for the Turkish club.
Egyptian media reports have previously highlighted tensions between Salah and Hossam Hassan, following Salah's substitution during Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola, after which he left the national team camp and missed the match against South Sudan. The Egyptian Football Association attributed his absence to the condition of the pitch.
Mohamed Salah has not issued any statement confirming a link between the photo and the Hossam Hassan situation or his future with the national team, leaving interpretations of his celebration as speculation circulating on social media.