Explore Hussein Ammouta's strategies for dealing with the defensive challenges facing Al Ahly after the international break.
Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta, the head of Al Ahly, is exploring several options to strengthen the team's defense in the upcoming period, aiming to improve performance. The coach has started testing a number of players in the backline to select the best defensive pairing.
Al Ahly's Defensive Crisis
Al Ahly's defense is currently facing challenges following Amr El-Gezar's ACL injury and Yasser Ibrahim's ankle sprain. Ammouta experimented with Ahmed Reda, a midfielder, in the center-back position during a friendly match against Misr El-Makasa last Friday, which ended with Al Ahly winning 3-0.
Ashraf Dari's Preparation
The Moroccan coach is also focusing on preparing his compatriot Ashraf Dari for a key role in the upcoming period after a long absence, as he returned to Al Ahly at the start of the current season following the end of his loan spell at Swedish club Kalmar.
The head coach aims to find the best defensive pairing that will allow the team to perform consistently in the upcoming league and Confederation Cup matches.
Al Ahly vs. Petrojet in the Cairo Capital Cup
Al Ahly will face Petrojet in the Cairo Capital Cup on October 7, in the first round of Group C of the tournament, which also includes El-Gouna, Eastern Company, and Arab Contractors.
Clash Date
Al Ahly will meet Zamalek on October 11 at Cairo Stadium at 8 PM as part of the sixth round of the Premier League.
Al Ahly's Trip to Uganda Arrangements
Al Ahly officials have finalized travel arrangements to Uganda to face Kitara in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup's Round of 32. Wael Gomaa, the club's football director, stated that the team will travel to Uganda on the evening of October 13 to meet Kitara at the start of the tournament, with the first leg taking place in Uganda on October 17, and the return leg in Cairo on October 25.
