The classy playmaker was expected to shake off an ankle injury in time to feature in the match but he is seemingly yet to fully recover.

Ahli have struggled to fill in for Abou-Treika, who sustained the ankle problem during the team's 2-2 draw with Petrojet last month.

There was no room for backup striker Osama Hosni and forgotten midfielder Hussein Ali.

The Red Devils will be boosted by the return of trio Mohamed Barakat, Amir Abdul-Hamid and Ahmed Belal.

Mercurial midfielder Barakat missed Ahli's last league game, a 2-2 draw with Asyut Petroleum, due to suspension.

Goalkeeper Abdul-Hamid, who has seen his place taken by Palestinian Ramzi Saleh after committing a series of high-profile errors, was not available against Asyut through injury.

Striker Belal, who said he would leave Ahli if he did not get more playing time, returned to the squad.

League champions Ahli, who are seeking to win a fifth consecutive title, will be looking to end a three-match winless streak at the expense of Police.

Ahli squad:

Goalkeepers: Ramzi Saleh, Amir Abdul-Hamid

Defenders: Shadi Mohamed, Mohamed Samir, Ahmed Al-Sayed, Wael Gomaa, Ahmed Sedik, Sayed Moawad

Midfielders: Mohamed Barakat, Gilberto, Hussein Yasser, Moataz Eno, Hossam Ashour, Ahmed Fathi, Ahmed Hassan

Strikers: Flavio, Ahmed Belal, Hani Al-Egeizi