Dr. Mohamed Osama, the head of the medical staff of Zamalek's first football team, announced the absence of Mostafa Shalaby from the team's match against Bank Al Ahly due to suffering from calf muscle pain. Osama explained that Shalaby would undergo a series of medical tests in the coming hours to determine the extent of the injury, and then the appropriate treatment will be decided for the coming period.
Shalaby was scheduled to participate in the match against Bank Al Ahly as part of the fourth round of the final phase of the Egyptian Premier League, but the injury prevented his participation.
Commenting on Shalaby's absence, the medical staff of the club confirmed that the player is expected to be ready for the upcoming matches after receiving the necessary treatment and close medical supervision. At the same time, the coaching staff, led by Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira, expressed hope that the player would return to the team quickly after recovering.
On another note, Zamalek is preparing for the much-anticipated match against Bank Al Ahly at Cairo International Stadium at 8:00 PM. The match is expected to be full of excitement as Zamalek aims to achieve a victory to improve its position in the league standings.
Regarding the team lineup, Mostafa Shalaby has been excluded from the matchday squad due to his injury, while the rest of the players are ready for the match. The starting lineup for Zamalek includes:
Goalkeeper: Mohamed Awad.
Defense: Hossam Abdel Meguid, Mostafa El Zanaty, Salah Mosadek.
Midfield: Mahmoud Bentaieb, Omar Gaber, Nabil Emad Dunga, Mohamed Shata, Abdullah El Said, Nasser Maher.
Attack: Nasser Mansi.
On the bench, the following players are included: Mohamed Sobhi, Ahmed Hossam, Mahmoud Hamdy "El Wensh", Mohamed Hamdy, Ahmed Mahmoud, Seif Jafar, Ahmed Abdel Rahim "Isho", Hossam Ashraf, and Seif El-Din Al-Jaziri.
The coaching staff is aiming to deliver a strong performance during this match in the absence of Shalaby, focusing on utilizing the full capabilities of the team to secure a win and enhance their hopes of competing for higher positions in the league table.
Ferreira held a session with the players in the hours leading up to the match to boost their morale and motivate them to give their best during the game.
