The international playmaker sustained a hamstring strain in Friday's scoreless draw with Tersana, and he's currently undergoing physical therapy.

Zamalek coach Michel Decastel named his 19-man list for the game, and the squad had a closed training camp on Sunday night.

Ghanaian striker Junior Agogo was also excluded from the squad, as well as Olie Koffi and Ahmed Ghanem.

Midfielder Ahmed Abdul-Raouf and defender Ahmed Magdi are taking no part in the game due to injury.

Goalie Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed made the squad in the last minutes, despite earlier doubts about his availability.

Zamalek are languishing in ninth place in the league table with 24 points, while ENPPI lie third with 36.