Zamalek (Egypt) vs. Berekum Chelsea (Ghana) Kickoff: 20.00 CLT CAF Champions League Group B Venue: Military Academy Stadium, Cairo MATCH FACTS -Zamalek are going through their worst-ever continental run and another defeat on Saturday would mean an all-time low in all competitions. -Zamalek defender Mahmoud Fathallah is set to make his 150th appearance for the club. -From the current squad, only goalkeeper Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed has played more games for the five-time African champions. -Throughout their history in Africa, Zamalek have conceded no goals at home against a team from Ghana. -Chelsea hit seven goals in their five away games in the Champions League so far, with Emmanuel Clottey scoring four of them. QUOTES Zamalek assistant coach Ismail Youssef “We have asked the players to do their best to win even though the game is of no importance for us." Chelsea coach Hans van der Pluijm “It's going to be a very tough game because we face a great team in its backyard. The mission is difficult especially for us because we go through this game looking for only victory to keep our semifinal qualification dreams alive. “Zamalek will go through the game without as much pressure on their players as will be on ours. We have more pressure on our shoulders because we must win to stay in the hunt for qualification." TEAM NEWS Zamalek are facing a severe scarcity in attack as the unsettled Razak Omotoyossi has been absent from training and was omitted while Ahmed Gaafar is suspended. This leaves manager Jorvan Vieira with Burkinabe Abdoulaye Cisse as the only fit and recognized forward in possession. Key midfielder Nour Al-Sayed is still out injured but unsettled full-back Mohamed Abdul-Shafi is available again after missing the previous two games. Chelsea could reinstall international keeper Ernest Sowah in goal after he was dropped to the bench in the previous draw with Ahli.
