Mohamed Abou-Treika has pulled out of Egypt's squad for the 2010 World Cup qualifier with DR Congo due to a knee injury. Coach Hassan Shehata opted not to risk the Ahli playmaker, who has been instrumental in Egypt's 2008 African Cup of Nations triumph. It is also believed that Abou-Treika is on his way to Germany, where he underwent a knee operation two months ago. The Egypt squad will move to Alexandria on Monday as they prepare to host the Leopards in the first game of Group 12 next week.