Former Zamalek player Ahmed Saleh believes that Egypt's win over South Sudan has brought calmness back to the team. He emphasized that the coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, must approach the friendly match against South Africa with seriousness, as it is an important test for the team. Saleh made these comments during an interview on the "Zamalekawi" program on Zamalek TV with Mohamed Abu El-Ela.
Ahmed Saleh expects Egypt to field its starting lineup in the friendly match against South Africa, stressing the importance of treating the game as an official match and utilizing it before upcoming commitments. He highlighted that the match will provide valuable experience for the team. The friendly match against South Africa will take place at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday at 9 PM Cairo time.
The absence of Mohamed Salah from the friendly match against South Africa has raised concerns about the ongoing rift between the star player and coach Hossam Hassan. Saleh pointed out that this development indicates that the issue between the two has not been resolved. The incident has sparked interest among football fans in Egypt.
Ahmed Saleh also criticized Hossam Hassan's decision to substitute Mohamed Salah and Hatem Ben Arfa during the match against Angola, stating that the changes were not effective at that point in the game. Saleh's comments reflect the opinions of some football fans who question the coach's tactics.
The match against South Africa is a crucial test for Egypt, and Ahmed Saleh emphasized the importance of taking it seriously. He believes that the team must utilize this opportunity to prepare for upcoming matches. Egypt's coaching staff will likely take Saleh's comments into consideration as they prepare for the friendly match.
The friendly match between Egypt and South Africa will be broadcast live on the free-to-air On Sport channel. Fans can watch the match at the Cairo International Stadium or on TV. The match is expected to attract a large audience, given the interest in the Egyptian national team.
In other football news, Zamalek will face ZD in the Egyptian Capital Cup, which will serve as an important rehearsal for the team before facing Al Ahly in the derby. Ahmed Saleh stressed the importance of achieving the maximum possible benefit from the match against ZD. The match will provide valuable experience for Zamalek players.
Key points
- Mohamed Salah's absence from the friendly match against South Africa indicates a continued rift with coach Hossam Hassan.
- Ahmed Saleh criticizes Hossam Hassan's substitution decisions during the match against Angola.
- Egypt faces South Africa in a friendly match on Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium.
