Zaki, who has been sidelined for most of the season with various injuries, is still struggling with a pelvic problem and has accordingly been ruled out.

Zamalek were also hit by the injury of influential midfielder Hassan Mostafa, who dislocated his shoulder in the recent defeat at Masri.

Algerian striker Mohamed Aoudia, however, managed to make the match squad after missing the past few games with an ankle injury.