Al Ahly secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Al Mokawloon in the Egyptian League Cup, with Ashraf Bencherki scoring the decisive goal in the 93rd minute. Coach Hussein Amotta expressed satisfaction with the team's performance but emphasized that they should have scored more goals. He attributed the team's goal-scoring struggles to various factors, including the opponents' defensive strategy and his team's finishing.
Amotta revealed that he gave some young players and those recovering from injuries, such as Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdullah, and Mahmoud Salah, game time to gain experience and build match fitness. The coach praised his team's overall performance, highlighting their dominance in the match. However, he acknowledged that Al Ahly's inability to score more goals was a concern that needed to be addressed.
Amotta discussed the team's strategy, revealing that they study their opponents and explain their tactics to the players through video analysis lasting around 15 minutes. He emphasized that their approach varies depending on the opponent, and they strive to prepare their players for different scenarios. The coach expressed his commitment to developing his team's skills and achieving success in the competition.
The coach also touched on the topic of Imam Ashour, a talented player who has faced challenges in recent times. Amotta stressed that Imam is an exceptional player, not only in Egypt but also in Africa, and that his team is working to get him back to full fitness. He emphasized the importance of balancing the team's performance with the players' personal lives and discipline.
Al Ahly is competing in the Egyptian League Cup, also known as the Capital Cup, and Amotta stated that his team is focused on winning the tournament. He emphasized that the team is taking each match seriously and striving to achieve their goals. The coach expressed his satisfaction with the team's progress so far and his optimism about their chances of success.
Al Ahly's next match is against Al Ska and Railway in the Egyptian Cup, and Amotta is preparing his team for the challenge. He emphasized that his team is working hard to improve their performance and achieve their objectives. The coach expressed his gratitude to the fans for their support and his commitment to achieving success with Al Ahly.
Al Ahly is currently leading Group C of the Egyptian League Cup with six points, and Amotta is confident about his team's chances of advancing to the next stage. He emphasized that the team will continue to work hard and strive to achieve their goals, both domestically and internationally.
Key points
- Al Ahly coach Hussein Amotta emphasizes the need for his team to improve their goal-scoring ability.
