Liverpool's Mohammad Salah joined Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on UEFA's shortlist for the best forwards who played in its Champions League last season. Christiano Ronaldo, who bagged the award last year, topped the goal scoring charts with 15 goals in the competition.
Egypt's Salah led Liverpool's remarks run to the final with 10 goals and four assists, while FC Barcelona's Messi with six goals. Real Madrid's duo of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric will compete with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne for the midfielder award.
The nominees were selected by a jury of 32 coaches from last years' UEFA Champions League participants and 55 journalists chosen by the European Sports Media group. The winners will be announced during the 2018-19 UEFA Champions’ League group stage draw in Monaco on Aug 30.
