Ismaili doctor Gamal Al-Talli revealed that Sobhi is struggling with a groin injury and that his availability for the crunch league clash will be determined in two days.

The Dervishes are still hopeful of regaining the services of midfield star Hosni Abd-Rabou, who sustained a facial injury in the Confederation Cup defeat at Sofapaka earlier this month.

Defense duo Moatasem Salem and Abdullah Al-Shahhat will also have late fitness due to respective muscle problems.