Mohamed El Sayed is back in Zamalek's first-team training, just days before the club faces Abu Qir Fertilizers in the Egyptian Premier League. The midfielder, who missed recent games with an ankle injury, took part in Sunday's session without restrictions and is available for selection again.
Zamalek secured a 2:1 victory over AS Port in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on 4 September 2026, but Mohamed El Sayed did not feature in that match due to injury.
Sunday's training at the Air Defence Stadium's auxiliary pitch saw El Sayed complete all drills, confirming his fitness. The club's medical staff monitored his recovery from the ankle sprain and gave the go-ahead for his return. With fitness coach Nuno Costa Ribeiro overseeing the session, Zamalek now have the option to field a nearly full-strength midfield for Tuesday's 8pm kick-off at Cairo International Stadium, as listed in the official fixture schedule from Al-Ahram.
During training, players worked on both physical conditioning and ball drills under Ribeiro's supervision. The focus was on regaining sharpness and tactical discipline before a match that could shape the early part of Zamalek's league campaign. The club's management knows that dropping points against Abu Qir Fertilizers would make it harder to recover from a shaky start to the season. Africa Soccer reported that El Sayed's full involvement in training by 7 September was a positive sign for the squad's depth and readiness.
The upcoming match between Zamalek and Abu Qir Fertilizers is officially scheduled for 8 September 2026 at 20:00 Cairo time at Cairo Stadium. On the morning of the match, Al-Ahram published a live-score page confirming the fixture timing and venue, underscoring the importance of this league encounter for both teams.
With the round four match set for Cairo International Stadium, Zamalek's coaches can now adjust their midfield and keep up the intensity for the full ninety minutes. The expectation is straightforward: Zamalek need a win to stay in touch with the league leaders. El Sayed's return eases the pressure on the coaching staff and shows the club is determined not to let injuries derail their season. How Zamalek respond to these challenges will shape the story of their campaign.
