Winger Liverpool Mohammed Salah, along with playmaker Man City Kevin De Bruyne is the main contender for the title of the best player of the season in the Premier League under the version of the Professional Football Association.
The award ceremony will be held on Sunday. The Egyptian Football Association decided to postpone the matches of the local championship, so that the fans could see the awarding of Salah.
"Suffered" fights involving Egyptian grandees. Initially, Al-Ahli had to play with Petro Djet at 18:00, and Zamalek with Al-Assuity at 20:30, but now Al-Ahli will start the fight at 18:15, so Zamalek could start his match at 20:00.
"Everybody is happy that Salah is claiming the award. I had no problem convincing everyone to take these changes. People want to see the success of Mohammed and celebrate it, "the president of the Egyptian FA told local media.
This season, Salah scored 40 goals for Liverpool in all tournaments, 30 of which - in the Premier League.
In the summer, he will try to help the Egyptian national team at least get out of group A, where she will compete with Russia, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.