Midfielder Hussein Ali joined the list of absentees from Ahli's squad for Thursday's crucial Egyptian Premier League game against Ismaili after picking up a calf injury. "Ali limped off today's training session due to a calf complaint," Ahli said on their official website on Wednesday. The news will come as a massive blow to Ahli coach Manuel Jose, who will also miss midfield quartet Ahmed Fathi, Ahmed Hassan, Hossam Ashour and Mohamed Abou-Treika. Star playmaker Abou-Treika and defensive midfielder Ashour have been ruled out of the anticipating clash due to injury while Hassan and Fathi will serve an automatic suspension. Angolan winger Gilberto is expected to play in the heart of Ahli's midfield alongside Moataz Eno. Error-prone goalkeeper Amir Abdul-Hamid retained his place in the Red Devils' squad despite his dismal display in the 2-2 draw against Petrojet. League leaders Ahli, who still have a game in hand, will be looking to increase their five-point advantage over Ismaili, who lie in joint second place. Coastal club Ismaili will be aiming to avenge their 1-0 defeat to Ahli in an ill-tempered game in the first-half of the league. Ahli squad: Goalkeepers: Amir Abdul-Hamid, Ramzi Saleh Defenders: Shadi Mohamed, Wael Gomaa, Ahmed Al-Sayed, Mohamed Samir, Abdul-Hamid Ahmed, Ahmed Ali, Ahmed Sedik, Sayed Moawad Midfielders: Gilberto, Mohamed Barakat, Moataz Eno, Hussein Yasser Strikers: Flavio, Osama Hosni, Ahmed Farag, Hani Al-Egeizi, Ahmed Belal
