"Nobody will be fined after this dismal result but new players may have the chance to start in the upcoming matches," Ramzi told FilGoal.com.

The Cairo giants had a chance to leapfrog Ismaili into the league summit on Sunday but failed to beat Asyut, who managed to grab their second point this season.

Zamalek went to the lockers room one down before substitute Amr Zaki notched the equalizer midway through the second period.

Ramzi also echoed manager Manuel Cajuda's remarks in the press conference concerning the starting XI.

"We made some mistakes when picking the starters," he said without elaboration.

Cajuda started the game with the familiar 3-5-2 formation but with only one defending midfielder in Mohamed Abou-Ella alongside attacking-minded Magdi Atwa and Awuley Quay 'Junior'.

Zamalek, playing with two full-time holding midfielders since the start of the season, remained suffering till youngster Ahmed Abdul-Raouf came off the bench to cover the midfield void.