Zamalek should beat Ittihad of Alexandria in Sundays league tie if they are to stay in touch with leading duo Ahly and Harras El-Hodoud
Egypt center-half Fathallah is out with a groin injury as Mido is set to shake off a foot problem and return to the squad.
Omar Gaber has already been sidelined with a collarbone knock and full-back Sabri Rahil remains out with flu.
Surprise leaders Harras El-Hodoud and defending champions Ahly kept the pressure on third-placed Zamalek after recording convincing victories over Petrojet and Smouha respectively on Saturday.
Military club El-Hodoud, who are on an impressive run of 10 consecutive wins, have 31 points, one ahead of Ahly. Zamalek, third on 26 points.
