Ahli midfielders Sayed Abdul-Hafiz, Mohamed Abou-Treika, Mohamed Barakat and Amr Fathi "Samaka" returned to training to give the Egyptian champions a huge boost ahead of Monday's league match against Asyut Cement. "All four players took part in Ahli's training after a long layoff period," Ahli assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri told FilGoal.com on Saturday. Abou-Treika, Barakat and Samaka were all nursing various injuries that prevented them from playing while Abdul-Hafiz returned from his loan with Saudi outfit Al-Wehda. Al-Badri, however, stated that only Abou-Treika will be expected to participate in Monday's game.
Osama Hosni "Most likely Abou-Treika will be the only player to travel with Ahli to Asyut," he said. "His participation will be pending the technical staff's decision." Ahli will travel to Asyut in a private jet rented from the Ministry of Petroleum. On the other hand, striker Osama Hosni is scheduled to travel to Germany to see a specialist regarding his recurring thigh injury.