The Egypt talisman is facing a lengthy layoff after picking up a major foot injury that ruled him out of the African Cup of Nations (CAN).

According to Al-Badri, Abou-Treika needs approximately a couple of months to make his eagerly-anticipated comeback.

"He needs at least 40 days to get back in training, as well as another two weeks in rehab," he told Al-Hayat TV.

Abou-Treika, 31, had his foot fractured in Egypt's 1-0 loss to Algeria in November's World Cup decider.

When asked about want-out youngster Amir Sayoud, Al-Badri said: "He has been training at the Sporting Arabic Lad Academy in Ismailia for a while and I think he will move away from Ahli."

Nineteen-year-old Sayoud is understood to be eager to leave the Cairo club, after the unfortunate clashes that followed Egypt defeat to Algeria in the World Cup decider in Sudan.