According to the club website, the international midfielder misses the game due to a minor knee injury.

Shawki has reportedly fallen out with manager Manuel Jose, who also left him out of Ismaili clash in the Super Cup last week.

Defender Wael Gomaa has been also ruled out of the game after being shown the red card against Ismaili.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) imposed a three-match ban on the Egypt defender after being involved in an off-the-ball incident with an Ismaili player.

Samir Osman is set to referee the game in Port Said.

The full squad:

Goalkeepers

Essam Al-Hadari, Amir Abdul-Hamid.

Defenders

Shadi Mohamed, Ahmed Al-Sayed, Emad Al-Nahas, Rami Adel and Islam Al-Shater.

Midfielders

Ahmed Adel, Ahmed Sedik, Gilberto, Ahmed Shedid, Hossam Ashour, Moataz Eno, Anis Boujelbene, Mohamed Abou Treika, Mohamed Barakat.

Forwards

Flavio Amado, Osama Hosni, Emad Meteb.