Al Ahly is battling a wave of injuries as they gear up for their CAF Champions League quarter-final clash against Sundowns, set for Friday or Saturday.
The Egyptian giants struggled to a 1-1 draw against Pyramids FC in the Egyptian Premier League’s crowning stage, but the result came at a cost. Key players Yahya Attiat Allah and Karim El Debis limped off, while Ahmed Nabil Kouka was already sidelined.
Coach Marcel Koller also harbors doubts about Ali Maaloul’s readiness, adding to the mounting concerns. Kooora reports that Yahya Attiat Allah faces a severe hamstring strain, ruling him out of both Sundowns legs.
El-Dabbas, meanwhile, is nursing knee swelling and awaits further tests. Kouka’s adductor issue leaves his availability in doubt, pending a medical check. With their squad stretched thin, Al Ahly’s depth will be tested against a formidable Sundowns side, and Koller faces a tactical puzzle to keep their continental hopes alive.
