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A sudden development has unsettled Egyptian football supporters, as Egypt national team captain and Turkish club Trabzonspor star, Mohamed Salah, is considering retiring from international duty following recent tensions with the coaching staff. According to reports broadcast by "MBC Masr", Salah expressed frustration to people close to him over the lack of proper appreciation for his role as captain. The forward feels that he previously stepped in to defuse several disputes involving the technical staff and squad members to avoid internal escalations, yet this vital leadership role was never met with the recognition fitting his stature. Consequently, Salah chose to safeguard his international legacy by quietly departing the training camp. He indicated that stepping away permanently from international football remains a strong possibility unless an urgent meeting takes place with Hany Abo Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, to resolve the matter promptly. Meanwhile, the Egyptian star is preparing to return to Turkey to rejoin Trabzonspor ahead of a demanding schedule. The club faces five crucial matches in just 16 days, starting with Samsunspor on October 10 in the Turkish league, Kuopion Palloseura on October 15, Besiktas on October 19, Scottish side Hearts on October 22, and concluding against Rizespor on October 26.
