Mohamed Salah

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

Is this just another case of a governing body flexing their power?

Not really, it is actual a sign that the revolution worked. Fairly speaking Salah's grades do not allow him to enter this institute. An exception was made for him which other students see is unfair. The new minister of education fears that there might be strong criticism to "injustice to other students", so he cancelled his admission. It is just an act from the minister to "wash his hands", if you know what I mean. Never the less we know how this is going to turn out in Egypt and the kid will get exempted some way or another within the few coming days. Salah has been a source of pride for the Egyptians by just making it in a big club in England. People will stand behind him causing this decision to be reverted one way or another.

[iseah100 5,612]

Not really, it is actual a sign that the revolution worked. Fairly speaking Salah's grades do not allow him to enter this institute. An exception was made for him which other students see is unfair. The new minister of education fears that there might be strong criticism to "injustice to other students", so he cancelled his admission. It is just an act from the minister to "wash his hands", if you know what I mean. Never the less we know how this is going to turn out in Egypt and the kid will get exempted some way or another within the few coming days. Salah has been a source of pride for the Egyptians by just making it in a big club in England. People will stand behind him causing this decision to be reverted one way or another.

Whoa, really? I can see why that would make other students mad. But Salah could be a great role model. I didn't know that. But you say he'll be fine? That's good.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

Whoa, really? I can see why that would make other students mad. But Salah could be a great role model. I didn't know that. But you say he'll be fine? That's good.

I am not going to bury my head in the ground like an ostrich. We have a lot of bureaucratic problems in Egypt and obsolete laws. But things are changing and he will be fine. He is a role model for A LOT of people, especially youngsters in Egypt. He will be fine.

[amrwest2000 1]

it's not the first time 2 the Egyptians players

he will take an exception from the army authorities

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

He just does not inspire confidence in me, he is the opposite of Boga who everytime his on the ball I expect big things from him, would rather his spot in the team be taken by a better youth prospect to be honest

[bethos1 802]

I've never been impressed by him, I'm hoping he'll prove me wrong.

[Jype 6,398]

He's changing numbers by the looks of things, any idea which he'll take? He had 22 at Basel but that one's already taken so unless Willian is changing too, I can't see any decent numbers available to him except Hazard's old 17. Surely he's not getting number 8.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

He's changing numbers by the looks of things, any idea which he'll take? He had 22 at Basel but that one's already taken so unless Willian is changing too, I can't see any decent numbers available to him except Hazard's old 17. Surely he's not getting number 8.

He would LOVE to take 22. It is the number of his role model Abu Traika. That is why he took it in Basel and after Traika retired, he took it in the national team. But like you said, it depends on Willian.

[Jype 6,398]

He would LOVE to take 22. It is the number of his role model Abu Traika. That is why he took it in Basel and after Traika retired, he took it in the national team. But like you said, it depends on Willian.

Maybe Willian is switching to 8 and Salah gets his preferred 22? Willian doesn't really look like an 8 to me so I don't know.

Could also be a sign of Drogba coming back, he did wear number 15 in his first couple of years at the club so he could be taking that back with Salah just getting 17 or some other free number.

Or maybe the rumours of Salah having to join the army were true after all and he's getting no number at all.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

Maybe Willian is switching to 8 and Salah gets his preferred 22? Willian doesn't really look like an 8 to me so I don't know.

Could also be a sign of Drogba coming back, he did wear number 15 in his first couple of years at the club so he could be taking that back with Salah just getting 17 or some other free number.

Or maybe the rumours of Salah having to join the army were true after all and he's getting no number at all.

Naaa, already rumors in the Egyptian press that this military issue is on its way to be solved.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Willian - 8

Salah - 22

Drogba - 15

Everyone's happy.

I'm just waiting for Marin to demand the 21 back from Matic.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

Willian - 8

Salah - 22

Drogba - 15

Everyone's happy.

I'm just waiting for Marin to demand the 21 back from Matic.

Regardless of the number, I really hope they would just perform well next season. Numbers shouldn't effect them as far as I am concerned.

[Jype 6,398]

Naaa, already rumors in the Egyptian press that this military issue is on its way to be solved.

I know, I don't believe for a second they would actually force him to go.

We also have mandatory military service here in Finland and athletes pretty much get a free pass if they want but for some reason some of them still decide to go, for example former Chelsea man Mikael Forssell did go at the age of 27.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

I know, I don't believe for a second they would actually force him to go.

We also have mandatory military service here in Finland and athletes pretty much get a free pass if they want but for some reason some of them still decide to go, for example former Chelsea man Mikael Forssell did go at the age of 27.

Possibly, there are some extra benefits you get in Finland if you join the military? I don't know, but I know that is the case in the U.S. They get nothing what so ever in Egypt though. You get an exemption if you are drafted as a soldier ( not an officer) and when you pass the age of 30.

[Jype 6,398]

Possibly, there are some extra benefits you get in Finland if you join the military? I don't know, but I know that is the case in the U.S. They get nothing what so ever in Egypt though. You get an exemption if you are drafted as a soldier ( not an officer) and when you pass the age of 30.

Nah, there's no advantages whatsoever and it's just a huge waste of everyone's time and most of all the taxpayers' money because let's face it, who the fuck is interested in going to war with Finland?