An insider source at Al Ahly regarding the possibility of dismissing Hussein Ammouta: This step is not currently on the table.
A source within Al Ahly confirmed that discussions about the potential departure of Moroccan coach Hussein Amouta are illogical at this time, clarifying that such discussions are not taking place, as the team's results are not as poor as some media outlets and social media platforms suggest.
Source at Al Ahly: There are technical errors, but Amouta's dismissal is not on the table
The source added that there are technical aspects that need improvement within the team, particularly the inconsistent performance at times, along with the absence of some young players from participation. However, the team is still achieving local and African victories in several tournaments, so there should be no rush to dismiss the Moroccan coach.
What are Hussein Amouta's achievements in 11 matches with Al Ahly?
The source continued that Amouta has led Al Ahly in 11 matches, playing 7 league games, winning 5 and drawing 2. Additionally, he has overseen 2 matches in the Confederation Cup, winning both at home and away, as well as a match in the Cairo Cup, which he also won. Therefore, it is not justifiable to make a decision to dismiss the head coach based solely on some underwhelming performances.
The source indicated that the football management at Al Ahly is in communication with Amouta to discuss certain technical matters related to the team with the aim of improving performance, affirming that things will improve in the upcoming period.
Al Ahly begins preparations for the match against Al Mokawloon Al Arab in the league
On another note, Al Ahly's team will start preparing today, Saturday, for their encounter with Al Mokawloon Al Arab, scheduled for next Monday in the second round of the Cairo Cup. The coaching staff, led by Hussein Amouta, aims to utilize the upcoming period to physically and technically prepare the players and work on correcting the mistakes that appeared in recent matches.
24-hour break for Al Ahly
The team took a break from training yesterday after winning against Modern Sport with a clean sheet in the Premier League on Thursday evening. It is expected that the Moroccan coach will hold technical sessions with his players to address some performance-related observations, especially regarding defensive positioning, offensive effectiveness, and capitalizing on scoring opportunities, after previous matches saw a significant number of easy chances wasted, along with conceding goals due to individual errors and lapses in concentration at times.
Continuing victories in the Cairo Cup
Amouta hopes to secure a win against Al Mokawloon after his team's 5-0 victory in the first round against Petrojet. The head coach aims to give opportunities to some players who need game time while ensuring the readiness of key players, given the congested fixture schedule and multiple local commitments. The match against Al Mokawloon also represents an important opportunity for the coaching staff to continue assessing the players' levels and their responsiveness to technical instructions, especially since competition within the team will be open to everyone in the upcoming period, and no player will have a guaranteed spot regardless of their technical and physical performance on the field.
