The Liverpool forward could make history with the national team hunting for a record eighth African title
GOAL predicts how coach Carlos Queiroz will line up Egypt's players in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Senegal on Sunday at the Paul Biya Stadium in Yaounde.
As they will be looking for another title, the Pharaohs will have to deal with a major setback at the back as Omar Kamal – who has been impressive – is ruled out.
Backpagepix.Goalkeeper: Mohamed Abou Gabal
His position in the first team is certainly cemented following his penalty heroics against Ivory Coast in the Round of 16 and Cameroon in the semi-final.
Furthermore, the injury to first-choice goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, therefore, means he will be an automatic starter on Sunday.
AdvertisementBackpagepix.Right-back – Ayman Ashraf
With Kamal's suspension following the accumulation of yellow cards, coach Queiroz has a big call to make on who will feature in that position.
Ashraf, who is a centre-back but can play at full-back, is his first natural choice to fill Kamal's place.
Backpagepix.Centre-back – Mahmoud Hamdy
He featured against Cameroon as Ashraf – who had been picked up ahead of him in the previous games – dropped to the bench.
Hamdy's solid performance in defence justifies why he should be retained for the final clash.
Getty Images.Centre-back – Mohamed Abdelmonem
His industrious nature has endeared him to the fans and being a dependable player, the technical bench would want him to repeat previous top performances during the ultimate continental clash.