Al Ahly denies Marwan Attia asked to skip El Mokawloon cup match

Al Ahly rested midfielder Marwan Attia from group training and denied a TV report that he requested leave for the upcoming cup match.

• Al Ahly's coaching staff rested Marwan Attia from Sunday's group training at Mokhtar El Tetch stadium in Gezira.
• The club meets El Mokawloon on Monday at 8pm Cairo time at Cairo International Stadium in League Cup group-stage round two.
• An Al Ahly source denied Modern Sport's report that Attia requested rest due to fatigue, saying all players are available.
• Al Ahly opened the tournament with a 5-0 win over Petroleum Assiut and leads Group 3.