Russia beats Egypt 3-1: Key highlights

Follow the LIVE updates of the Group A fixture between host Russia and Egypt at Krestovsky Stadium.

Mohamad Salah was injured during the Champions League final in May

 

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's LIVE commentary of the Group A fixture between host Russia and Egypt at Krestovsky Stadium.

Russia will be buzzing from its thumping 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia in its opening fixture. Hector Cuper will be hoping that his Egypt has a better fortune after having being dealt with a late blow against Uruguay.

However, this time around, Egypt will go into its match with the services of its talisman Mohamed Salah in the starting line up.