Amouta is reviewing the possibility of resting Marwan Attia and Imam Ashour before the match against Ugandan side Kitar.
Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta, the head of Al Ahly, is considering placing duo Marwan Attia and Imam Ashour on the bench during the upcoming match against Ugandan side Kitarra, scheduled for Saturday, in the first leg of the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, due to the fatigue both players are experiencing, which was evident during the recent match against Zamalek that ended with Al Ahly winning 2-0.
Fatigue Threatens Al Ahly Duo's Participation Against Kitarra
Ammouta wants to give Marwan Attia and Imam Ashour a chance to recover and rest, given the significant effort both players have exerted recently, as they have participated in all previous matches for Al Ahly, in addition to their involvement with the Egypt national team during the recent international break.
The coaching staff is concerned about the risk of injury to the players due to the pressure of matches and increasing fatigue, especially since the duo is among the key elements in Al Ahly's lineup, and the team relies heavily on them in midfield, both defensively and in building attacks and creating chances.
Ammouta Plans to Prepare Alternatives in Midfield
The coaching staff at Al Ahly is weighing the decision to keep Marwan Attia and Imam Ashour in the starting lineup against Ugandan Kitarra or to rest them and bring in other players like Omar El-Saai, Ali Mahmoud, and Akram Tawfik, depending on the physical condition of the players before the anticipated match.
The fatigue levels of the duo have increased after joining the Egypt national team during the recent international agenda and participating in the three matches the Pharaohs played against Angola, South Sudan, and South Africa, prompting the Al Ahly coaching staff to handle their participation cautiously to avoid losing any of the important players in the upcoming phase.
Ammouta aims to strike a balance between maintaining the readiness of key players and giving opportunities to substitutes, especially with Al Ahly's commitments to several local and African competitions in the near future, and the team's desire to compete for all the titles they are participating in.
Al Ahly Faces Kitarra on Saturday in Uganda
The first leg of the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup between Al Ahly and Ugandan Kitarra is set to take place at 4 PM on Saturday at the Hoima City Stadium in Uganda.
Al Ahly will host the return leg in Cairo on October 25, aiming to secure qualification for the next round and continue their pursuit of the continental title, as the Red Devils look to achieve a positive result away from home before the return match, where they seek to confirm their qualification and continue their African journey.
