Ismaili coach Ricardo Ferreira fielded a strike partnership of Mohamed Mohsen Abou-Greisha and Mostafa Karim in the Egyptian Premier League decider against Ahli. The Brazilian opted to put versatile midfielder Mohab Saied, who was instrumental in Ismaili's recent fine run, on the bench. Left wingback Ahmed Samir Farag and natural central defender Sherif Abdul-Fadil will play on the flanks in Ismaili's normal 3-5-2 formation. Mohamed Hommos and Ahmed Khairi will act as defensive midfielders. Dario Khan, Moatassem Salem and Ibrahim Yehia will form Ismaili's three-man defense. Starting line-up: Goalkeeper: Mohamed Sobhi Defenders: Dario Khan, Moatassem Salem, Ibrahim Yehia Midfielders: Ahmed Samir Farag, Sherif Abdul-Fadil, Mohamed Hommos, Ahmed Khairi, Abdullah Saied Strikers: Mostafa Karim, Mohamed Mohsen Abou-Greisha