Pyramids head coach Jamie Pacheco has released his 21-man squad to face Pyramids on matchday 20 of the Egyptian Premier League.
Pyramids will host Zamalek in a huge six-pointer. Pyramids have their eyes set on equalling Al Ahly’s points tally at the summit of the league with three games in hand for the Red Devils while Zamalek seek to close the gap on Ittihad of Alexandria in fourth.
The two sides met two times this season, with Zamalek winning 1-0 in the league, while Pyramids claimed a penalty shootout victory in the cup.
Pacheco’s squad witnessed a notable absentee in Ramadan Sobhi who will miss Zamalek’s clash due to an inflammation in his ankle.
Moreover, Pyramids will miss the services of Hesham Mohamed and Mohamed Chibi due to injury, while, Mohamed Sadeq is suspended after collecting his third booking against Al Masry on matchday 19.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Ahmed El-Shennawy, Sherif Ekramy, Youssef Nader
Defenders: Ali Gabr, Osama Galal, Ahmed Sami, Mohamed Hamdy, Ahmed Fathi, Ahmed Tawfik, Karim Hafez
Midfielders: Blati Toure, Eslam Issa, Moustafa Fathi, Mahmoud Dounga, Walid El Karti, Abdallah El-Said, Ibrahim Adel, Mahmoud Saber
Forwards: Dodo El Gabbas, Fakhry Lakai, Fakhereedine Ben Youssef.
The game will take place on Friday at 19:00 CLT at Air Defense Stadium.
