Zamalek are aiming to close the gap with Egyptian Premier League leaders Ahli when they meet the overachieving Military Production on Wednesday. Both teams have their own motives to be looking for a win, although the White Knights are odds-on to bag the three points. Hossam Hassan's men are on a superb 11-match unbeaten run and another victory at Cairo Stadium will certainly add more pressure on their arch-rivals Ahli. On the other hand, Tarek Yehia's Production will astoundingly find themselves within the league's top four if they claimed a famous won over Zamalek. "We can win this game. After reaching 34 points, our ambitions became higher and we are now aiming for the top four," former Zamalek star Yehia said. "The Zamalek game is usually different from any other game. Such big games require a certain type of player, that's why big changes will be applied to the starting line-up. "I will also play with a new strategy; one that counters Hossam Hassan's usual formation. We will try to play with a balanced approach." Team News
Tarek Yehia Hassan dropped unsettled winger Hazem Emam once again after his recent indiscipline, but fringe midfielder Ahmed Abdul-Raouf made the list. Production will miss top scorer Mohamed Zaki who has been ruled out for a month with an ankle injury. Zamalek-bound striker Abou Kone is set to lead the frontline against the Whites. Other Matches Elsewhere, bottom side Asyut Petroleum host Gaish who are challenging Production and Ismaili for fourth place. Relegation candidates Mansoura take on Masri, while Ittihad and Ghazl Mahalla clash in Alexandria. Misfiring Arab Contractors are only three points off the relegation zone and will be looking for their first win in five games when they face Police Union.
