Abdullah Al-Sayed, Zamalek's midfielder, continues to be absent from the squad list for the match against National Bank of Egypt.
Abdullah Al-Sayed
Club: Zamalek
Zamalek will face National Bank of Egypt at 8:00 PM on Wednesday in the second round of the league championship, scheduled at Cairo International Stadium.
FilGoal.com has learned that Abdullah Al-Sayed will remain absent from the squad for the second consecutive match due to lack of technical readiness.
Meanwhile, Hossam Ashraf, the team's striker who returned from loan, will be included in the squad after missing the first match due to suspension following accumulation of cards.
Zamalek enters the new season as the defending champion of the Egyptian Premier League from last season.
Zamalek drew their opening league match against Alexandria Union goalless.
National Bank of Egypt lost their opening match against newly promoted Abu Qir Fertilizers by a clean goal.
Zamalek concluded their training sessions today, Tuesday, at the auxiliary field of Air Defense Stadium in preparation for the match against National Bank of Egypt.
The technical staff, led by Moataz Gamal, ensured reducing the physical load on players to avoid fatigue.
Players performed a physical session under the supervision of Portuguese fitness coach Nuno Costa Ribeiro.
The technical staff focused on tactical aspects, dividing players into groups for technical drills, while continuously guiding them throughout this segment.
Zamalek concluded today's training with a small-sided tactical game to implement what was practiced during the tactical session, as part of preparations for upcoming matches.
