LIVE: Zamalek v Ittihad of Alexandria | Egyptian League 2019/2020

Time: 20:00 Cairo Local Time | 14:00 ET Canada-USA

Venue: Petro Sport Stadium (New Cairo)
Referee: Amin Omar

While Zamalek’s start to their reign under Serbian coach Micho was promising, two successive losses, including a bitter 3-2 defeat by arch-rivals Ahly in the Egyptian Super Cup, somewhat dampened the mood.

The Cairo giants will be seeking to make amends by kicking off their Egyptian Premier League campaign with a win over Ittihad of Alexandria on Monday.

Micho was criticized for his starting line-up selections as Zamalek fell 3-0 down against Ahly, only to stage a late rally which saw them score twice via well-taken penalties from central defender Mahmoud Alaa.

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He was particularly blamed for not fielding in-form striker Mostafa Mohamed and left-back Abdallah Gomaa.

When the burly Mostafa was introduced after the break, Zamalek’s attack was revitalized and he managed to win the penalty which gave the team a lifeline.

Mostafa is likely to regain his place in the starting line-up when the White Knights meet Ittihad in Cairo as they begin their campaign to dethrone perennial rivals Ahly, winners of the last four league editions.

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But Micho will have to do with only one natural central midfielder in Ferjani Sassi, with his usual partner Tarek Hamed suspended and back-ups Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz and Mohamed Hassan injured.

Central defender Mohamed Abdel-Ghani is also out after picking up an injury against Ahly.

LIVE: Zamalek v Ittihad of Alexandria

Time: 20:00 Cairo Local Time | 14:00 ET Canada-USA

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