Al Ahly's first team will face Zamalek on Sunday at Cairo International Stadium in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. The team will be without 11 players due to various reasons. The match is crucial for Al Ahly as they seek to win and collect three points. The team's technical staff, led by Moroccan coach Hussein Amouta, has finalized a list of 25 players for the match.
The list of absentees includes Mahmoud Salah, who is suffering from a thigh muscle strain, and Yaser Ibrahim and Ahmed Nabil Koka, who are not yet physically ready to play. Moroccan players Youssef Belamri and Amr El-Gazar are also out due to injuries. Additionally, Karim El-Debes, who has a posterior thigh muscle strain, will not be available for selection.
Other players, including Moroccan player Rida Slim, Ahmed Khaled "Kbaka", Omar Sayed Maawad, Ahmed Eid, and Mohamed El-Dawey Khristo, have been left out of the squad for technical reasons. These absences pose a challenge for Al Ahly's technical staff, who must prepare the available players optimally and choose a lineup capable of handling the difficulty of the match against Zamalek.
Coach Hussein Amouta has selected 25 players for the match, including goalkeepers Mustafa Shobier, Mohamed El-Shenawy, and Hamza Alla. The defense includes Yasin Merai, Hadi Riyadh, Tewfik Mohamed, Ashraf Dari, Mohamed Hani, Akram Tewfik, and Karim Fawad. The midfield consists of Marwan Attia, Imam Ashour, Mohamed Abdullah, Mohamed Magdi Afsha, Ahmed Reza, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Taher Mohamed Taher, Omar Al-Saied, Ali Mahmoud, and Ahmed Nabil Koka.
The attacking lineup includes Ashraf Ben Cherki, Hussein El-Shahat, Monsef Bqrar, Sufyan Ben Jedia, and Abdullah Akhtay. Al Ahly is looking to achieve a positive result against Zamalek, given the importance of the match in the competition for advanced positions in the Egyptian Premier League table.
The technical staff, led by Amouta, aims to make the most of the available players and compensate for the absences through suitable technical choices, focusing on physical readiness and tactical discipline throughout the match. The match is expected to attract a large audience due to the historical rivalry between the two teams and each side's desire to win.
The match between Al Ahly and Zamalek is a significant event in the Egyptian Premier League, with both teams seeking to claim victory and gain an advantage in the standings. The teams' strategies and player selections will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match.
Key points
- Al Ahly will be without 11 players due to injury, lack of readiness, and technical decisions.
- Coach Hussein Amouta has selected a 25-player squad for the match against Zamalek.
- The match between Al Ahly and Zamalek is crucial for the Egyptian Premier League standings.
