The Portuguese used to play with two attacking midfielders behind lone striker Flavio Amado during the past few games.

However, with Ahmed Hassan not fully fit and Mohamed Barakat out through injury, Jose opted to rely on classy playmaker Mohamed Abou-Treika to feed Flavio.

Winger Gilberto was given the nod ahead of Sayed Moawad on the left flank, while Ahmed Sedik will play on the right.

Shadi Mohamed, Ahmed Al-Sayed and Wael Gomaa will form Ahli's three-man defense.

Ahli line-up:

Goalkeeper: Ramzi Saleh

Defenders: Shadi Mohamed, Wael Gomaa, Ahmed Al-Sayed

Midfielders: Gilberto, Ahmed Sedik, Ahmed Fathi, Hossam Ashour, Moataz Eno

Strikers: Flavio Amado, Mohamed Abou-Treika