Al Ahly will be without both Achraf Bencharki and Abdelkader Debis in the friendly match against Al Ittihad Al Misrati tomorrow.
Ashraf Bencharki and Karim Dabbis, players for Al Ahly, will miss the friendly match against Libyan side Al Ittihad Misrati tomorrow, Monday, due to injuries they both sustained.
Dr. Ahmed Gaballah, head of the medical staff for the first team at Al Ahly, explained that Ashraf Bencharki is suffering from pain caused by inflammation in his Achilles tendon, and the coaching staff has preferred to give him a break from team training while he undergoes rehabilitation programs, in preparation for his return to collective training later.
Gaballah also added that Karim Dabbis has suffered a second-degree strain in his right adductor muscle, and he will follow a physical therapy and rehabilitation program to prepare him for the upcoming period.
Al Ahly is preparing for a friendly match against Al Ittihad Misrati tomorrow, Monday, as part of their first friendly experience during the break in the Egyptian league, which is part of the preparation plan set by the coaching staff led by Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta in anticipation of the upcoming match against Zamalek in the league.
The Al Ahly coaching staff is taking advantage of the international break to prepare the players and increase their physical and technical readiness, in addition to giving opportunities to several players who do not regularly participate in official matches, for a complete evaluation of all players' levels before the league resumes and the match against Zamalek in the sixth round.
Ammouta aims to benefit from the friendly against Al Ittihad Misrati to prepare Al Ahly players for the summit
Hussein Ammouta aims to make the most of the match against Al Ittihad Misrati by testing some tactical and technical ideas he seeks to implement with the team during this period, especially with the upcoming summit match against Zamalek.
The head coach is expected to give several players the opportunity during the match, whether they are starters or substitutes, in order to maintain their readiness during the break, while being careful to avoid overworking the key players before the anticipated match.
The match against Al Ittihad Misrati is part of a friendly program that includes several tests during the break, as Al Ahly continues its preparations for upcoming official matches, focusing on reaching the best physical and technical condition before returning to league competitions.
Al Ahly is set to face Zamalek on October 11, as part of the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League, in a match that has garnered significant attention from the coaching staff, which has started early preparations for this encounter, especially since the summit represents an important test for the team after the resumption of the competition.
Al Ahly is also scheduled to play another match against Misr Masr on October 2, as part of the friendly match program prepared by the coaching staff during the break, before moving to the final phase of preparations for the match against Zamalek.
Al Ahly will also face Petrojet on October 7 in the Cairo Capital Cup, marking an official match in preparation for the summit, and the coaching staff hopes to benefit from these matches to reach the most prepared lineup for the encounter with Zamalek.
Ammouta is currently monitoring the condition of all players, especially those returning from injury or needing to improve their readiness, while giving opportunities to young players and substitutes to prove themselves and enter the coaching staff's considerations for the upcoming phase.
The match between Al Ahly and Zamalek will take place on October 11 at 8 PM at Cairo International Stadium, as part of the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League, and Al Ahly aims to reach the match in the best possible condition after the international break.
