Egypt's striking crisis has mounted after Emad Meteb pulled out of the squad facing Malawi in the World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. The Ahli striker is still suffering from neck pain that prevented him from participating in Egypt's 4-0 win over Djibouti on Friday. The Pharaohs have already lost the services of Ismaili frontman Mohamed Fadl, who sustained an elbow injury against Djibouti. There are also doubts over whether Wigan target Amr Zaki can play as he is suffering from knee problems. The combative striker's knee pains usually haunt him when he plays on an artificial turf. Hassan Shehata will be short of attacking options upfront as Hamburg forward Mohamed Zidan is suspended by the Egyptian FA for faking injury The six-time African champions are in charge of Group 12 with six points from two matches.