Zamalek could have a different look when they face Ghazl El Mahalla in the fifth round of the Egyptian Premier League, with head coach Moataz Gamal considering several changes to his starting lineup.

The expected changes are not limited to one position. Zamalek's coaching staff are considering adjustments in goal, defence, midfield and attack as they look for the best setup for the game.

The changes are also part of the rotation policy used by the coaching staff to keep more players ready during a busy period of domestic and continental matches.

Expected Changes

Mahdy Soliman is one of the strongest candidates to return to the starting lineup against Ghazl El Mahalla after Mohamed Awad started Zamalek's latest continental match.

The move would continue the rotation between the club's goalkeepers and could see Soliman return to league action from the start.

There could also be changes in defence, with Moroccan full-back Mahmoud Bentayg among the options being considered.

Ahmed Fattouh's place at left-back has not been fully decided, with the final decision depending on his fitness before the match.

In midfield, Mohamed Shehata and Abdallah El Said are both strongly placed to start, while Ahmed Rabie has also moved into the coaching staff's plans.

The main aim is to keep the team balanced while giving more players enough minutes to remain ready for the coming matches.

New Attacking Shape

The biggest question surrounds Zamalek's attack, where Moataz Gamal is considering more than one option.

Hossam Ashraf could return to the starting lineup after beginning the previous continental match on the bench, while Nasser Mansi remains another option to lead the attack.

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Oday Dabbagh is also pushing for a starting place. He could be used as a striker or on the right side, depending on the system selected by the coaching staff.

Chico Banza is another player expected to have an important role and could start on the left wing.

One option being studied is to give Zamalek a more attacking shape, with a central striker supported by players who can move between the middle and wide areas.

Other reports suggest that Hossam Ashraf, Oday Dabbagh and Chico Banza could all be used together in the front line.

For that reason, the final attacking setup is likely to depend on the last training session and Moataz Gamal's assessment of the best approach for Ghazl El Mahalla.

Zamalek head into the game after a positive start to their domestic campaign and will be looking to continue their strong run without dropping important points early in the season.

Away from the match, there are also developments surrounding Brazilian winger Juan Alvina Bezerra, with reports suggesting that his move to Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is close to being announced.

The reported deal is worth $5 million, with another $1 million available in performance-related bonuses.

Bezerra has already apologised to Zamalek and their supporters while explaining that he wants to take a new opportunity in his career.

For now, however, the coaching staff's main focus is the Ghazl El Mahalla game, which could see Zamalek appear with several new faces and a different attacking approach.