Former Egyptian footballer Bashir El-Tabeei has voiced his discontent with Zamalek's recent performance, particularly in their match against Al Ahly. The game, which took place as part of the Egyptian Premier League, ended with Al Ahly securing a 2-0 victory. El-Tabeei expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's technical level and the choices made in selecting the lineup for the match.
El-Tabeei appeared on the program "Number One," broadcast on CBC, where he shared his thoughts on the match. He mentioned that he had anticipated a heavier loss for Zamalek, suggesting that the score could have been four, five, or even six or seven goals in favor of Al Ahly. This expectation was based on the team's apparent decline in performance and the players' failure to meet expectations during the match.
The former Zamalek player criticized the team's current state, stating, "We don't have a coach, a team, or money." He emphasized that Zamalek is experiencing a clear decline in performance. El-Tabeei also expressed his reservations about the level of play exhibited by the players and questioned the technical choices made prior to the match.
El-Tabeei specifically criticized the use of Ahmed Fattouh and Mahmoud Bentayeg in the left flank, stating that he was not convinced by their combined performance. He also voiced objections to some of the players selected for the match. Furthermore, he discussed the controversy surrounding coach Hussein Amotta, suggesting that he did not see a reason for the media frenzy surrounding the coach.
In addition, El-Tabeei talked about Mustafa Shobier, Al Ahly's goalkeeper, noting that he has become capable of delivering impressive performances given the opportunities he has received. El-Tabeei continued to criticize Zamalek's offensive choices, suggesting that some players available within the team could have made a greater impact than Angolan player Chico Banza.
El-Tabeei suggested that Nasser Mansy should have been given a chance to participate in a high-stakes match like the one against Al Ahly, even if he wasn't fully prepared. He also proposed that Adi El-Dabagh could have been utilized for some time to benefit from his presence on the field. El-Tabeei described Al Ahly's approach to the match as cautious, aiming to avoid defeat before securing a 2-0 win.
Finally, El-Tabeei emphasized that Abdullah El-Said needs support on the field and warned of potential setbacks for Zamalek in the coming period. Despite Zamalek currently having 13 points in the Egyptian Premier League standings, El-Tabeei cautioned that their loss to Al Ahly could be followed by another setback. The win lifted Al Ahly to 16 points, temporarily placing them at the top of the league table.
Key points
- Zamalek's loss to Al Ahly has sparked criticism of their performance and team selections.
- Bashir El-Tabeei has expressed concerns over Zamalek's decline in performance and their current state.
- The former player has suggested potential lineup changes and strategies for Zamalek to improve.
