The Alexandrians are bottom of their group with two matches remaining, having won two points from four games.

"Our stance in the group is very difficult, but I think we can turn this around," manager Tarek Al-Ashri told FilGoal.com.

"We are hit by a host of injuries, but the most important is our keeper's. I really can't figure out a solution for this problem!"

Hodoud's first-choice keeper Maturin Kameni cannot play until the new year due to a cruciate ligament injury.

Moreover, deputy keeper Ali Farag is out with a thigh problem, leaving the inexperienced Mohamed Saied as the only available option for Al-Ashri.

Mohamed Mekki, Abdul-Rahman Farouk, Fadi Nagah, Ahmed Saied 'Ouka', Mohamed Asaad have all missed the Sfaxien trip due to injury and suspension as well.