Mahmoud Bentayg hints at imminent return from Zamalek injury

Mahmoud Bentayg says he is close to returning to action for Zamalek after recovering from a hamstring tear.

The Zamalek left-back has been sidelined for an estimated three to four weeks while completing his rehabilitation. He did not give a specific date for his comeback but said his condition had improved.

“Things have become better, and I will return to the pitches soon,” Bentayg said in comments made through the Zamalekawy application.

The Morocco international added that his return would be decided in consultation with Zamalek’s medical staff.

“I will follow up on that with the team doctor,” he said.

Bentayg’s most recent appearance for Zamalek came against Al Ahly in the sixth round of the league.

His absence has extended to six Zamalek matches. Those fixtures included league games against Petrojet and Al Mokawloon Al Arab, a Capital Cup match against Wadi Degla and a cup tie with Misr Insurance.

He also missed both of Zamalek’s matches against the Rwandan Army in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.

Zamalek are third in the league table with 19 points, five points behind Pyramids.

They are due to face El Gouna in the ninth round on 23 November.