CAIRO: Hamburg forward Mohamed Zidan has been ruled out of Thursday s FC Zurich clash in UEFA Cup because of a back injury.

According to the club s official website, Zidan felt pains in his back during Wednesday s training session and he will take his time to rest.

Hamburg will have an easy task in Zurich to complete the qualification, especially after their first leg 3-1 win.

Elsewhere, Anderlecht, home to Egypt Captain Ahmed Hassan, will travel to France to face Bordeaux.