The White Knights' midfielder was serving a three-match suspension for his misconduct while playing against Police Union.

The squad also includes youngsters Mohamed Refai and Mohamed Ibrahim. The duo could well make their first-team debut in Thursday's game.

Goalie Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed was ruled out of the game through automatic suspension after collecting his third yellow card.

Want-out keeper Mohamed Abdul-Monsef is set stand between the sticks.

Zamalek, who lie second with 51 points, are seeking to finish the season as runners-up. They have two matches to go.

Zamalek's squad:

Goalkeepers: Mohamed Abdul-Monsef, Emad Al-Sayed.

Defenders: Mahmoud Fathallah, Amr Adel, Ahmed Magdi, Amr Al-Safti, Hani Saied, Sabri Rahil, Mohamed Abdul-Shafi, Omar Gaber.

Midfielders: Ahmed Abdul-Raouf, Ibrahim Salah, Hassan Mostafa, Mohamed Refai, Mohamed Ibrahim, Hossam Arafat, Hussein Yasser, Alaa Ali, Remy Adiko.

Strikers: Shikabala, Ahmed Gafaar, Sherif Ashraf.