Zamalek face heavy squad absences against Al Masry

Zamalek step into their league meeting with Al-Masry carrying the weight of missing nine players from their squad.

Supporters are concerned, yet the team remains hopeful of putting up a strong performance in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League.

A club source confirmed that Mohamed Awad, Mahmoud Jihad, Seif Farouk Gaafar, and Ahmed Abdel Rahim are not part of the list for technical reasons. The absence of these players has stirred discussions among fans, but the technical team remains confident in the selected group.

The setback deepened with the suspension of Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh, who will miss three games after his red card against Wadi Degla and subsequent disciplinary action from the Egyptian Football Association. Meanwhile, Mohamed El-Sayed is with the Egypt youth team preparing for the Under-20 World Cup.

Angolan forward Chico Banza has also been left out due to family matters, while Ahmed Rabie and Mohamed Shehata continue recovery from muscle injuries. Despite the hurdles, Zamalek’s squad is determined to fight for vital points against Al-Masry.