Pyramids FC will face Ismaily SC in the fifth round of the Egyptian Premier League on Saturday, December 21, without several key players.
Ramadan Sobhi, Youssef Obama, and Mahmoud Merhi are among those ruled out, with injuries and suspensions taking their toll on the squad.
The match comes on the heels of a narrow 1-0 defeat for Pyramids FC against Al Masry in their previous league outing.
Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurcic will be eager for his team to bounce back and secure three points, but the task is made more challenging by the absence of important players.
Injuries and Suspensions Hit Pyramids FC
Star winger Ramadan Sobhi is sidelined due to a connective muscle injury, a significant blow for the team.
Midfielders Mahmoud Dunga and Lashin will also miss the game, both nursing injuries that leave them unavailable for selection.
Youssef Obama, recently recovering from an injury, is reportedly still not match-fit and will not feature against Ismaily SC.
Adding to Pyramids FC’s woes, defender Mahmoud Merhi is suspended for accumulating two yellow cards in previous matches.
Tough Test for the Visitors
The match, set to kick off at 18:00 GMT, sees sixth-placed Pyramids FC (7 points) taking on Ismaily SC, who sit in 14th position with just 4 points.
Despite their lowly position, Ismaily SC will look to exploit Pyramids FC’s weakened lineup in a bid to climb up the table.
For Jurcic and his team, the challenge will be finding suitable replacements to maintain their competitive edge.
With Sobhi’s creativity and Obama’s experience missing, the pressure will be on the remaining players to step up and deliver a strong performance.
This encounter is crucial for both sides, as Pyramids FC aims to stay within reach of the league’s top contenders, while Ismaily SC fights to move out of the lower ranks.
The absentees, however, could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of this pivotal clash.
