Zamalek currently lie in fourth place in the table but have struggled to perform consistently this season. Ismaily, who sit 14th and just one point above the relegation zone, see this as an opportunity to boost their survival hopes.

Ismaily technical director Hamza El Gamal has called on his side to take advantage of Zamalek's problems and frustrations, which have been brewing behind the scenes. 

Ismaily will be without influential winger Abdelrahman Magdi and Mohamed Hassan through injury and suspension respectively. 

Zamalek will be without a number of players due to injuries and suspensions for this match including international left-back Ahmed Fatouh, midfielder Emad "Dunga" Nabil and marksman Nasser Mansi.

However coach Juan Carlos Osorio would welcome back inspirational winger Ahmed "Zizo" El Sayed after being rested from Egypt Cup game.

The White Knights hope to boost their Champions League hopes as they have to climb up the table to finish in the top two when the season ends in August.

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