The Egyptian missed his team's mid-week friendly against Dusseldorf, but Dortmund's official website confirmed that he will be fit for Saturday's encounter.

The Egyptian was dubbed this week by Dortmund's official website as 'The derby hero' after scoring a late equalizer against Schalke in the Rivierderby.

Jurgen Kloppe's men will have a tough task on their hand when they face this season's surprise package Hoffenheim.

Hoffe, who were promoted to the Bundesliga this season, are currently second in the league table with 40 points, while Dortmund are eighth on 32.