The Dean played Ibrahim Salah, Hassan Mostafa and Ashour Al-Adham in midfield. The trio tend to support the rearguard than attack.

"I did not plot a defensive strategy, I just deployed a formation that suits the strength of our opponents," Hassan told the press conference.

"The draw is not a bad result for either team," he added.

Zamalek are still on top of the league table with 40 points, five ahead of second-placed Ismaili.