With the Africa Cup of Nations set to start from January 9, a number of big-name gamers will jet all the way down to Cameroon to be a part of their nationwide sides. The competitors which has already been pushed again twice because of the Covid-19 disaster will see 24 groups battle it out to be topped Africa’s greatest.
The gamers collaborating within the event come from one of the best of leagues on the earth and the English Premier League may have gamers from 16 completely different groups collaborating.
So, right here’s a have a look at the highest 5 gamers from the EPL who will likely be lighting up the AFCON this season.
Mohamed Salah
There is no such thing as a doubt that Salah is one of the best participant to participate within the event. The person from Liverpool has been probably the greatest gamers on the earth ever since becoming a member of Liverpool. And this season has been one in every of his best as he’s on prime on the subject of objectives and assists within the Premier League.
The 29-year-old has 16 strikes and 9 assists to his title. As well as, he has additionally scored seven objectives in six video games as Liverpool certified for the UCL Spherical of 16 as group toppers.
He is likely one of the largest causes that Liverpool are nonetheless someway hanging within the title race.
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Liverpool will positive really feel Salah’s absence and can hope that they’re nonetheless in prime kind by the point the Egyptian returns.
Sadio Mane
If the lack of Salah was not sufficient, Liverpool are set to lose another attacker in Sadio Mane. The Senegalese has been an ready supporter to Salah as he racked up eight objectives and one help within the Premier League. He additionally has two strikes to his title within the Champions League.
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Although he has not been as prolific as Salah, he nonetheless has been an integral a part of Liverpool and has the power to show a sport round single-handedly.
With Salah and Mane gone Liverpool are in a precarious place and will likely be hoping that their bench and different fringe gamers take the mantle from their dynamic duo and hold Liverpool within the title race.
Edouard Mendy
Chelsea are additionally one of many sides to be hit by the AFCON as they’ll lose their first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The participant who has been in stellar kind since signing has been integral for the Blues this season. Mendy has produced some good performances this season and is likely one of the key causes that the group is within the prime 4 positions.
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Although he solely ranks fourth on the subject of clear sheets, he has made some essential saves which have helped Chelsea achieve factors through the course of the season.
His kind has dipped a bit in latest weeks however nonetheless, Chelsea will likely be hoping that Kepa Arrizabalaga steps up his sport within the Senegalese’s absence.
Riyad Mahrez
Manchester Metropolis may even lose one in every of their key gamers to the event as Riyad Mahrez joins the Algerian camp. Although the lack of Mahrez for Metropolis shouldn’t be as nice as these of Mendy, Salah, and Mane for his or her respective groups, nevertheless, one or two accidents might change that.
As well as, they’ve additionally offered Ferran Torres to Barcelona which signifies that Mahrez’s usefulness has elevated additional.
The 30-year-old has scored six objectives and has supplied 4 assists within the league whereas scoring an extra 5 objectives within the Champions League.
Wilfred Zaha
Maybe one of the best participant within the Premier League presently to not play for a giant membership, Wilfred Zaha was recalled to the Ivory Coast forward of the event,
Zaha might not have been as good as Salah, and Mane however nonetheless is integral to the Crystal Palace group. The ahead has scored 5 objectives and supplied one help and through the years is the chief purpose that his membership haven’t been relegated.
And he might play an vital half if Ivory Coasty are to win their third continental title.