Egypt: Riveiro – Al Ahly Can Upset Palmeiras Despite Injury Blows

Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro insists his injury-hit side can still unsettle Brazilian heavyweights Palmeiras when the two former continental champions collide in at New Jersey on Thursday.

The Cairo giants, who opened Group A with a goalless draw against Inter Miami, are without midfield orchestrator Emam Ashour (broken collar-bone) and wide men Taher Mohamed Taher and Ahmed Nabil Kouka.

Their absences leave Jose Riveiro’s squad stretched as they attempt to claim a first victory and move closer to…