Ahli defender Ahmed Al-Sayed will miss Friday's Champions League tie against MC Alger after picking up an injury in training. The 31-year-old center-half sustained a thigh injury in Tuesday's training as Ahli doctor Walid Abdul-Baqi confirmed his absence from the continental clash. Ahli coach Manuel Jose is likely recall Sherif Abdul-Fadil to partner veteran Wael Gomaa at the heart of defense after the former was dropped from the recent game at Tunisia's Esperance. The Egyptian champions are already without influential midfielder Mohamed Barakat, who is still out with a broken arm.